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GF11 KTE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,092 mi
Last recorded95,092 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 KTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,092 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 95,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 88,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,163 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,932 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,840 miles

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,840 miles

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,051 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 56,051 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing panel mount (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN AND 3MM IN THE TREAD BAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN AMD 3MM IN THE TREAD BAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb fitted wrong ?? (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (CHANGE SOON?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN AND 3MM IN THE TREAD BAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry/rough bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN AMD 3MM IN THE TREAD BAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter leak and (ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,416 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 40,416 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,181 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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GF11 KTE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF11 KTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF11 KTE registered?

GF11 KTE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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