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GL11 GZP

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,549 mi
Last recorded69,549 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 GZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 69,549 miles

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in rear axle lower spring plates

corrosion in rear coil springs

Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,064 miles

corrosion in rear axle,springs exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2024 51,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn approximately 1.7mm advise replacing ASAP 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,348 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

limited vision of front brake pads advise wheel off inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2023 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn advise replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

limited vision of front brake pads advise wheel off inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin but limited vision on inner pads advise wheel off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight loosely secure

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 28,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp insecure

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

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Aug 2021 28,221 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp insecure

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

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jun 2021 28,220 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear quarter seperated from body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp insecure (mountings broken)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,376 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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GL11 GZP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

GL11 GZP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is GL11 GZP safe to buy?

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