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GU61 UPO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 UPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,062 miles

Off side front strut top mounting cup corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 74,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front strut top mounting cups corroeded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,419 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Bracket + Rear Silencer in Poor Condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,073 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top shock absorber washers (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear suspension axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 60,319 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting cup (corroded) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 60,318 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting cup (corroded) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,764 miles

Rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2022 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and has deep cut in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,715 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and has deep cut in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust box outer casing very corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,996 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 41,339 miles

back box outer skin corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers misting slightly

o/s/f brake binding/sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,870 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)

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to show signs of perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,763 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 UPO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

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

Is GU61 UPO safe to buy?

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