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GL11 HLD

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

37,299 mi
Last recorded37,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 HLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,299 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 89,668 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire on engine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch pipe work (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 82,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,932 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,118 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 69,118 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,515 miles

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

front offside tyre slight deteriorated

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,515 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front offside tyre slight deteriorated

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,505 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 59,141 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Has a crack in drivers view measuring 16mm (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust system corroded (rear box)

Coolant leak signs of coolant on cooling rad ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs badly lipped and pitted poss below min speck? (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror unit is loose and broken but is held and supported by tape is secure at time of test (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Bumper has a crack causing rear bumper to become weak

Offside Front Fog lamp glass smashed/cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough Advise slight knocking noise from steering when turned lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit is cracked and has hole can allow water to get into lamp unit

Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip and crack in front screen just out of drivers view (8.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Loose has tape around it but may fall off? (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 49,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,085 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,805 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 32,805 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HLD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HLD, 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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GL11 HLD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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