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GJ61 HYN

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,614 mi
Last recorded39,614 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 39,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 26,904 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Rear Silencer (back box) Outer Skin Badly Corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 19,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking 2014 dot code 175 65 14 82 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock leg top nuts are badly corroded in the cups strong advisory (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osr park brake is damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2023 19,054 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking 2014 dot code 175 65 14 82 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock leg top nuts are badly corroded in the cups strong advisory (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osr park brake is damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,965 miles

175 65 14 82 t

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking tyre dot code 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both the front shock top plates that are under the bonnet that the stem goes through are badly corroded there is nothing left of the os nut and the threads on the stem are corroded badly also

osr park brake cable is damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2022 17,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder where chalked is badly cracking cord is exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder where chalked is so badly cracking cord is exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

175 65 14 82 t

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking tyre dot code 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both the front shock top plates that are under the bonnet that the stem goes through are badly corroded there is nothing left of the os nut and the threads on the stem are corroded badly also

osr park brake cable is damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,907 miles

rear exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 14,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brakes rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounting (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust outter skin very rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,127 miles

drivers wiper smears

front brake discs faces corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,869 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,998 miles

nsf tyre cracked

osf tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

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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GJ61 HYN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ61 HYN, 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 GJ61 HYN registered?

GJ61 HYN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GJ61 HYN safe to buy?

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