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GK11 WFW

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 WFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 95,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 86,222 miles

Rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 5 Feb 2025 86,202 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,519 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 76,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,910 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2021 61,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,547 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 48,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,088 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,885 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 33,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,911 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 28,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure tre (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,252 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,066 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 WFW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

GK11 WFW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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