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GU61 AXX

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,010 miles

Front upper retaining cups corroded

Offside Rear tyre becoming cracked

slight oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,826 miles

Front both upper McPherson strut retaining cups corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked

Rear axel beam corroded

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

Rear seats not in use

slight oil leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2024 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

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

Front both upper McPherson strut retaining cups corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked

Rear axel beam corroded

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

Rear seats not in use

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,126 miles

Front brake pads becoming worn

Front Upper retaining cups corroded

Front dampness around both mcpherson struts

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

Offside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

minor oil leaks

Fail 21 Nov 2023 68,126 miles

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

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

Front Upper retaining cups corroded

Front brake pads becoming worn

Front dampness around both mcpherson struts

Nearside Front tyre fitted incorrectly (inner and outer

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

Offside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

minor oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,484 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 62,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,225 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight movement

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 31 Oct 2020 50,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,411 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,367 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,701 miles

Front pads very low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,941 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 28,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,508 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 AXX is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AXX, 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 AXX registered?

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

Is GU61 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 AXX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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