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GX11 JBV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,755 mi
Last recorded74,755 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 JBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 74,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 70,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 70,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 66,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 65,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe falling out back box at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 60,784 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Rear baffle lose in back box and front flex slight blow

Pass 5 May 2022 59,696 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 56,968 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2021 54,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 52,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 52,117 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 48,842 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,536 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 20,968 miles

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

front tytres worn on inner edges

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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GX11 JBV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX11 JBV, 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 GX11 JBV registered?

GX11 JBV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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