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GJ61 XAP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,068 mi
Last recorded46,068 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 XAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 46,068 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 46,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 44,410 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts, upper mountings also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle around spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 42,623 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,594 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 40,594 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,139 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,013 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 33,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,516 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f shocks upper retaining devices corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,031 miles

os park cable casing deteriorated

rear box deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,941 miles

o/s/r parking brake cable outer casing deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,760 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 XAP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ61 XAP 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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