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GJ61 VDZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,817 mi
Last recorded76,817 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 76,817 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 76,773 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,694 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 70,694 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,428 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 68,419 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,975 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 64,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Sep 2020 62,974 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2020 62,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,799 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 60,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,020 miles

Front suspension top mounts corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut on the tread and worn from the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out from the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension top mounts corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,279 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,663 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 46,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,186 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,996 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear 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 VDZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

GJ61 VDZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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