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GF61 WHZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,268 mi
Last recorded88,268 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 88,268 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 82,044 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Nearside and offside strut mounting plates under bonnet corroded

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken also fexi down pipe joint deteriorating and minor leak of gases also rear box corroded and deteriorating

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 2 Nov 2022 69,238 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Bolt corroded in letter may be misread (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Cover dulled (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort too low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Cover dulled (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Nearside and offside strut mounting plates under bonnet corroded

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken also fexi down pipe joint deteriorating and minor leak of gases also rear box corroded and deteriorating

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,985 miles

Front Lower Nearside and offside rear most suspension arm rubber bushes lightly deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,499 miles

Exhaust fexi down pipe joint deteriorating also rear box outer skin badly rusted and split and deteriorating

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Nearside and offside rear most suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorating

Front Nearside and offside top strut mounting plates under bonnet rusted

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,281 miles

Exhaust pipe to rear box clamp missing

Exhaust rear box outer skin split and deteriorating

Front Nearside and offside inner disc faces lightly rusted

Front Nearside and offside upper strut mounting plates under bonnet rusting

Nearside front bumper damage

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,830 miles

Front wiper blades not clean straight away

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 35,626 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 35,626 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,300 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 WHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WHZ, 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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GF61 WHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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