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GF61 ECT

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 ECT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 60,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 52,792 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 52,792 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 47,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box has slight leak and is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 22,318 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 22,318 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 18,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 16,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 10,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 4,838 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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GF61 ECT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF61 ECT?

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What year was GF61 ECT registered?

GF61 ECT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is GF61 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 ECT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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