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GF61 YRG

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,312 mi
Last recorded51,312 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2024 47,164 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2024 47,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,621 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust flexible joint is in poor condition and exhaust is corroded

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

Slight Play in both front top strut mounts

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 23,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 19,899 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 15,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 12,192 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 12,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 12,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,377 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 11,377 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 11,073 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 YRG 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 80%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

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

Is GF61 YRG safe to buy?

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