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GK11 VRC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,619 mi
Last recorded52,619 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VRC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,619 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 51,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 48,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 45,774 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Play in both rear axle bushes

Rear springs corroded

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,168 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished

Both rear springs corroded

Radiator slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 43,168 miles

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

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

Both front shocks corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished

Both rear springs corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Radiator slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,284 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 40,284 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,357 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 25,201 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 15 Sep 2017 21,964 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,876 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,121 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 VRC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK11 VRC, 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 GK11 VRC registered?

GK11 VRC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is GK11 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK11 VRC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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