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GF11 WLR

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 WLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,928 miles

CAR INSIDE VERY DIRTY

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 88,928 miles

CAR INSIDE VERY DIRTY

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,196 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 82,196 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,869 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 72,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking breather pipe on tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,333 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 64,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,537 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,432 miles

Nearside Rear side light appears to have the wrong bulb fitted making it brighter than the others

Fail 23 Jun 2017 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear side light appears to have the wrong bulb fitted making it brighter than the others

Pass 18 Jun 2016 50,604 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 50,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,272 miles

rear ehaust box has slight blow

Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,993 miles

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 WLR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WLR, 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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GF11 WLR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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