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GJ11 XVO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,304 mi
Last recorded130,304 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 130,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 128,914 miles

Coolant leak N/S radiator area ()

Fail 27 Sep 2024 128,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak N/S radiator area ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 124,465 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 119,916 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 119,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability top mount 7 & bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 115,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,070 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,549 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 81,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,645 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid / misting from shock absorber (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 63,645 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid / misting from shock absorber (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,051 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 XVO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

GJ11 XVO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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