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GJ61 SSV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,496 mi
Last recorded55,496 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 55,496 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 52,257 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,258 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,783 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,096 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 36,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,264 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,616 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 21,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,438 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 SSV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 SSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ61 SSV registered?

GJ61 SSV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is GJ61 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 SSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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