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GK11 XCJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,795 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded out of skin

Fail 3 Mar 2026 66,776 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top cup corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ground to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch fluid hydraulic fluid reservoir insecure

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face ground to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear beam axle corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2025 61,137 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 58,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top hat under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Fail 8 Feb 2024 58,218 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper top hat {under bonnet} (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear box peeling

Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,942 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ONE PART NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED AND OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively AND NEARSIDE SLIGHTLY REDUCED EFFORT TO OFFSIDE. (139/160) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 54,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT BOTH ENDS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT BOTH ENDS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ONE PART NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED AND OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively AND NEARSIDE SLIGHTLY REDUCED EFFORT TO OFFSIDE. (139/160) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear box peeling

Fail 14 Jan 2022 53,354 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear box peeling

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,365 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount play

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling

Fail 20 Jan 2021 50,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount play

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling

Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,155 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger's seat slightly insecure, NSF

Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 22,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres showing sign of deterioration

Pass 6 Feb 2017 21,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 19,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,374 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Feb 2014 16,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has cut on outer wall no cords or ply exposed

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 XCJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

GK11 XCJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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