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GU61 XZS

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,937 mi
Last recorded87,937 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust secure

Fail 21 Oct 2025 87,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust secure

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,397 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2024 83,397 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,182 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp mounting broken but still secure

Offside Rear chassis badly accident damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2023 79,182 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp mounting broken but still secure

Offside Rear chassis badly accident damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2022 120,377 miles

Nearside door mirror glass badly damaged

Offside Front shocker top retaining plate badly corroded

Offside Rear chassis badly damages

Fail 28 Oct 2022 120,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass badly damaged

Offside Front shocker top retaining plate badly corroded

Offside Rear chassis badly damages

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,109 miles

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

clutch pedal missing

rear axle dry

Fail 28 Oct 2021 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle dry

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

clutch pedal missing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,704 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,653 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 54,653 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,763 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,823 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,235 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 14 Aug 2015 25,235 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,578 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 XZS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

GU61 XZS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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