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GK61 ZXM

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,763 mi
Last recorded170,763 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 170,763 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 168,241 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 164,709 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 164,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 155,869 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 151,549 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 143,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 137,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 128,976 miles

rear exhaust silencer is delaminating

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,531 miles

brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,909 miles

Rear silencer lightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,742 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 ZXM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

GK61 ZXM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is GK61 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK61 ZXM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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