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GF61 BZP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 75,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 75,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,404 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 67,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 58,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,578 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust down pipe bracket broken / corroded away

Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust down pipe bracket broken / corroded away

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,954 miles

exhaust down pipe bracket broken / corroded away

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,568 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 53,568 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,910 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,910 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,673 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 36,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GF61 BZP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF61 BZP, 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 GF61 BZP registered?

GF61 BZP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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