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GK11 PLF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,610 mi
Last recorded89,610 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 PLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 89,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 80,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 80,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 72,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2022 67,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP PLATE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 61,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose in spring

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP PLATE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,197 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 56,197 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,145 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,924 miles

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Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,082 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,880 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 16,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 13,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,174 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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GK11 PLF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK11 PLF, 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 GK11 PLF registered?

GK11 PLF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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