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GU61 AWH

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,232 mi
Last recorded111,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 AWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 111,232 miles

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

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

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

engine cooling fan inoperative

Fail 10 Jul 2026 111,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

engine cooling fan inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,106 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle generally corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,846 miles

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

rear axle generally corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,481 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 67,316 miles

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,251 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 67,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,549 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 66,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,413 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,217 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 50,217 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,729 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 30,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,379 miles

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

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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GU61 AWH is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 GU61 AWH, 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 GU61 AWH registered?

GU61 AWH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is GU61 AWH safe to buy?

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