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GJ11 WVN

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 85,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 81,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,743 miles

Coil spring corroded All slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2024 76,617 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge 195-45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2023 69,565 miles

Coil spring corroded All slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 63,807 miles

exhaust centre and rear section corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount washer caps corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount washer caps corroded

Offside Front fog light not working

exhaust centre and rear section corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,555 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

both front strut top mount plates slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 49,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure jount clamp corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

both front strut top mount plates slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,871 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 34,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,109 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not down to cords.

slight corrosion rear silencer (no leaks)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,750 miles

cut in nsf tyre not showing cord

rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Fail 2 Mar 2015 23,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in nsf tyre not showing cord

rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,031 miles

advise n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not down to cords.

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 WVN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ11 WVN, 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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GJ11 WVN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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