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GV11 FZR

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 FZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,917 miles

Offside Front strut top mount play

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2024 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount play

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,157 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has signs of low pressure damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Surface corrosion to axle

Fail 6 Nov 2023 62,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has signs of low pressure damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Surface corrosion to axle

Pass 16 Nov 2022 59,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,417 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,237 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,987 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2018 54,721 miles

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight tear in near side front tyre inner wall

Fail 27 Oct 2018 54,721 miles

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

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

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight tear in near side front tyre inner wall

Pass 28 Oct 2017 48,167 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2016 41,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,597 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2015 33,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 84v (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 18,972 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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GV11 FZR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GV11 FZR, 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 GV11 FZR registered?

GV11 FZR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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