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GU11 MXL

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 MXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,898 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 107,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 104,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 104,499 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,286 miles

Front ns fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 98,286 miles

Front ns fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,212 miles

Both hand brake cables outer covers damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to center section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 91,879 miles

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

n/s/f foglight damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre And centre to rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 90,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre And centre to rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 90,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front pipe clamp corroded and broken

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/ excessively cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,915 miles

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,027 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 42,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,985 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 MXL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

GU11 MXL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2011.

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