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GF61 WLJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,851 mi
Last recorded56,851 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 56,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,662 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded through

engine coolant low

parking brake has slight side to side movement

Fail 27 Feb 2025 52,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded through

engine coolant low

parking brake has slight side to side movement

Pass 28 Feb 2024 48,095 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded & rear clamp corroded through

parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,369 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,367 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,781 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,076 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 24,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,432 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 WLJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

GF61 WLJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is GF61 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 WLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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