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GY11 GKJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,486 mi
Last recorded87,486 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 GKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 87,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 87,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside mirror insecure

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 83,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,221 miles

Front exhaust mounting clamp broken

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 78,221 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front exhaust mounting clamp broken

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,468 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 72,468 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,212 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Water in n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,480 miles

Coolant leak Radiator slight leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 52,461 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,536 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 41,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 35,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,498 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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GY11 GKJ 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 68.8%.

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 GY11 GKJ, 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 GY11 GKJ registered?

GY11 GKJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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