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GU61 GHG

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 95,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 91,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,888 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Knocking from front suspect shock absorbers but no fluid leaking from them

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

Nearside rear bump stop unattached

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,216 miles

n/side front brakepads wearing thin

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,095 miles

both front tyres bald on innr edges

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,628 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 18,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,800 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 GHG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

GU61 GHG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is GU61 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 GHG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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