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GJ61 HYU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,933 mi
Last recorded53,933 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,933 miles

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

clutch reservoir mounting bracket broken

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 52,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 49,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 47,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,160 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 40,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded through/separating. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both!! (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,558 miles

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

Tail pipe silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% from what is visable (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,479 miles

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

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

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 HYU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

GJ61 HYU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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