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GU61 GUG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 GUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 70,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 67,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,719 miles

Nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Offside Front Drivers seat doesnt tip.

Fail 26 Jul 2024 64,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Offside Front Drivers seat doesnt tip.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing more at inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 54,924 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 54,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,124 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,068 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 47,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber top mounts corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,235 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,544 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 GUG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

GU61 GUG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is GU61 GUG safe to buy?

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