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GK61 ZYC

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,962 mi
Last recorded115,962 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 ZYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,719 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,392 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 95,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,016 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 81,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,016 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low but visibility poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 55,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,627 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 37,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 ZYC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

GK61 ZYC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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