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GK61 OVW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,324 mi
Last recorded145,324 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 OVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 145,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 145,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 138,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 138,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 114,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 101,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 101,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,350 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 OVW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK61 OVW, 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 GK61 OVW registered?

GK61 OVW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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