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GJ61 WZZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,416 mi
Last recorded94,416 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2026 94,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 92,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,233 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,739 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 54,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 52,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2019 48,045 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 48,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 41,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,475 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,148 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,953 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroding

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit and has sidewall damage

Offside Front 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 WZZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

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

Is GJ61 WZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 WZZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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