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GJ11 CGZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,457 mi
Last recorded57,457 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 CGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 57,457 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play in it

Offside Front top mount has slight play in it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 57,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play in it

Offside Front top mount has slight play in it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 49,950 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,849 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front rear wishbone bushes slightly perished

Front shock top housing bush mount inside engine is rusty, nearside and offside.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin coming away , but not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,853 miles

Rear exhaust box ,outer skin perished/flaking

Fail 9 Mar 2023 46,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box ,outer skin perished/flaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,165 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,591 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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GJ11 CGZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GJ11 CGZ, 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 GJ11 CGZ registered?

GJ11 CGZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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