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GK61 UJS

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,949 mi
Last recorded79,949 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 UJS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 79,949 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 75,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads low, discs corroded and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap is temporary type

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked in tread and sidewall, also close to ware indicator (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked quite badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 67,158 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 67,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 62,952 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,598 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,984 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 57,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,612 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 46,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,825 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 UJS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UJS, 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 UJS registered?

GK61 UJS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2011.

Is GK61 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK61 UJS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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