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GU61 CVG

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 CVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,599 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 81,599 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,313 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 70,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,928 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,214 miles

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,213 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,570 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 17 Aug 2018 52,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLING SYSTEM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and slightly blowing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,149 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

offside front brake pads appear low and wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,271 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 CVG 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 72.2%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

GU61 CVG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2011.

Is GU61 CVG safe to buy?

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