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GJ61 VZX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025

Nearside Front tyre getting low and perished

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

exhaust system poor condition

general surface corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 26 Apr 2025

Nearside Front tyre getting low and perished

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

exhaust system poor condition

general surface corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 22 Jan 2024 99,768 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 99,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre just on limit

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Offside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,948 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 75,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 71,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,709 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 VZX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

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

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