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GU11 XJE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,581 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 107,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 96,475 miles

Rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,719 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2020 92,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,693 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Oil level on minimum

Fail 29 Aug 2018 75,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Does not lock into position/seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

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

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,325 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,324 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,358 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn low

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 XJE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

GU11 XJE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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