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GU11 XJB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 71,217 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Rear Suspension beam corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,527 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Rear Suspension beam corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Rear Suspension beam corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension beam corroded

exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 49,701 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner outer sides of front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 46,946 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 41,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,862 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,029 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,078 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,978 miles

Front tyre wear is uneven.

Front tyres are worn low on the outer edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,318 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 XJB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

GU11 XJB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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