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GL60 BTO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 BTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,249 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 62,883 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted securing pin not fully in (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,351 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 57,351 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,226 miles

Nearside Rear sidelight inoperative, 2 fitted on n/s/r

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2021 51,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear sidelight inoperative, 2 fitted on n/s/r

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,243 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 39,066 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 25,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,457 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 22,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 9,889 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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GL60 BTO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL60 BTO, 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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GL60 BTO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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