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GU11 KNK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,976 mi
Last recorded40,976 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 KNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 40,976 miles

Front strut mounting cup corroded both sides

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle, mounting points and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,147 miles

rear beam corroded

rear springs corroded

tail box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2024 39,140 miles

backbox corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,102 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 38,102 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2023 38,100 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,886 miles

front discs pitted

front lower arm bushes perished

rear springs corroded

tail box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,224 miles

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

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

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

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

both front suspension top mounts corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,029 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front top suspension strut nut rusty

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 23,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 11,660 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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GU11 KNK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU11 KNK, 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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GU11 KNK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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