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GJ61 KPR

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 KPR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,502 miles

Baffles worn in rear exhaust silencer (noisy)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Damage to front bumper/ arch area nearside

Engine oil level reading low on dipstick

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 89,502 miles

Baffles worn in rear exhaust silencer (noisy)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Damage to front bumper/ arch area nearside

Engine oil level reading low on dipstick

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 81,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 81,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,246 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 77,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT ALSO TOP MOUNTINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,773 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,574 miles

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

front brake pads on limit

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Upper attachment (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Upper attachment (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Upper attachment (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Upper attachment (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box corroded away

Fail 29 Jul 2016 37,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box corroded away

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 30,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 23,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,286 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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GJ61 KPR is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ61 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

GJ61 KPR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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