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GK61 OTW

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,823 mi
Last recorded86,823 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 OTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 86,823 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,725 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,728 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 57,344 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 57,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,357 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 54,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 44,653 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,313 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,094 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,711 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,890 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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GK61 OTW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GK61 OTW, 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 GK61 OTW registered?

GK61 OTW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is GK61 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK61 OTW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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