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GL11 EFX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,176 mi
Last recorded40,176 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 EFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 40,176 miles

Front fogs not working

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust delaminating

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 40,177 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front brake master over full..

Fail 8 Apr 2025 40,177 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake master over full..

Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,794 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

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

Nearside Front gear box oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper rear exhaust delaminating

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,438 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2020 32,754 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front fog lights not working

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 28,617 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,294 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres getting low outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 719 miles

Bonnet not fitted at time of test

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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GL11 EFX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GL11 EFX, 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 GL11 EFX registered?

GL11 EFX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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