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GU11 LNJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,975 mi
Last recorded185,975 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 LNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 185,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

auxiliary belt perished

pre-heating plug warning light flashing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2022 185,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

auxiliary belt perished

pre-heating plug warning light flashing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2021 175,596 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished and cracked

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 175,596 miles

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

Auxiliary drive belt perished and cracked

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 167,913 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2019 158,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2018 145,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2018 145,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2017 129,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and heavily corroded (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and heavily corroded (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper bump stop in poor condition

Rear exhaust corroded

UV dye on ac pump

Pass 29 Dec 2016 114,264 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2016 95,278 miles

nearside front wiper blade is split

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

windscreen has a chip outside of swept area

Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,634 miles

ns wiper blade split

Fail 31 Dec 2014 75,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ns wiper blade split

Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,522 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 LNJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU11 LNJ, 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 GU11 LNJ registered?

GU11 LNJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is GU11 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 LNJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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