MOT Status
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81,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
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
Rear exhaust back box in poor condition
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))
ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED
Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and slightly blowing
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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