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GK11 WJA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,378 mi
Last recorded110,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 WJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside handbrake guide bracket broken

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2020 80,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 73,141 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 73,141 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,326 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE CLUTCH FEELS POOR

Fail 28 Mar 2019 67,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE CLUTCH FEELS POOR

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,973 miles

THE IS WEAR AND PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES

THERE IS PLAY IN THE SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,319 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 50,223 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,707 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THERE IS SOME JUDDER FROM THE FRONT BRAKES AND THE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,784 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 31,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

THE NSR TYRE IS PERISHED

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,943 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

THE EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

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 WJA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

GK11 WJA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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