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GU61 AXJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,370 mi
Last recorded64,370 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 64,370 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,709 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 54,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 45,042 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 40,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 38,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front tyre near bald outer edge

advise tracking to be checked

cooling fan running continuously

exhaust system rusty especially rear silencer

Pass 5 Oct 2019 35,902 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,776 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 31,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wear

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Outer tyre wear

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,488 miles

both rear tyres perished tread and damaged tread

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

nearside front tyre worn below 3.0mm and perished and void of tread on edges

offside front tyre worn below 3.0mm and perished

Fail 29 Sep 2015 19,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished tread and damaged tread

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

nearside front shock absorber upper mounting, free movement when vehicle jacked

nearside front tyre worn below 3.0mm and perished and void of tread on edges

offside front tyre worn below 3.0mm and perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,388 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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GU61 AXJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU61 AXJ, 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 AXJ registered?

GU61 AXJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GU61 AXJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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