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GY61 HLG

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,171 mi
Last recorded74,171 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 HLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,171 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread. 195/45/r16-84v

O/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 195/45/r16-84v

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16-80v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16-80v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16-80v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 46,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 46,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 36,212 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 31,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,138 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 21,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 15,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 11,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 11,056 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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GY61 HLG is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY61 HLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY61 HLG registered?

GY61 HLG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is GY61 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 HLG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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