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GJ61 KSE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,180 mi
Last recorded61,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 61,180 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded leak from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,302 miles

Exhaust system corroded including rear silencer

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened including components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,997 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 54,997 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,535 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 51,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

wheel alignment

Pass 10 Oct 2019 38,071 miles

corrosion to back box

Fail 9 Oct 2019 38,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to back box

Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,285 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 34,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,721 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,538 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 KSE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

GJ61 KSE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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