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GJ61 LLX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,531 mi
Last recorded143,531 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 143,531 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 143,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 141,880 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle/spring mountings corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 139,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp loose and slightly seeping along with rear joint

Fail 26 Sep 2022 139,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp loose and slightly seeping along with rear joint

Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,699 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust seep front engine area

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,293 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 123,245 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 112,899 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 112,899 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,866 miles

Nearside Front head light yellow bulb

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

diff bearing have play

Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,459 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,002 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 LLX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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