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GY11 OEN

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,651 mi
Last recorded115,651 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 OEN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 103,874 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing/sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 90,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 90,991 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,075 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,150 miles

damage n/s/r

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage n/s/r

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,334 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 36,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 26,567 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 OEN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

GY11 OEN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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