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GU61 DHM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,791 mi
Last recorded57,791 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 DHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 57,791 miles

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

exhaust generally deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2025 57,782 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust generally deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,605 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,411 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin,missing/badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 53,411 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear,upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

both windscreen wiper blades smear slightly

rear exhaust silencer outer skin,missing/badly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,093 miles

corrosion to rear silencer and rear beam axle

Fail 10 Oct 2022 51,090 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight binding to o/s/f brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear silencer and rear beam axle

exhaust clamp missing from rear silencer

Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,292 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 48,288 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,631 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting away

Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,159 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting away

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,937 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 30,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,262 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 23,262 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,206 miles

off side front tyre inner edge bald

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 DHM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DHM, 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 DHM registered?

GU61 DHM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is GU61 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 DHM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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