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GY61 OWM

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,508 mi
Last recorded21,508 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 OWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 21,508 miles

Both front wheels are distorted on inner rims

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion is taking effect on the underside of the vehicle including front and rear suspension components and front steering components

Slight play in both front top strut mounts and top washers are corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 18,547 miles

Corrosion is starting to take effect on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2023 16,283 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust is corroded

General corrosion is taking effect on the underside of the vehicle

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in offside front steering

Pass 27 Oct 2022 14,433 miles

Airbag light partially illuminated not indicating a fault

Exhaust back box perishing but not split

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Slight play in top mounting

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

Offside Front Slight play in top mounting

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 13,348 miles

Corrorsion is taking effect on the underside of the vehicle

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front wipers are just clearing windscreen

Offside Front Wheel is slightly distorted on inner rim

Slight play in both front top strut mounts and top washers are corroded or covered in grease or other materials

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 11,679 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside Front Wheel is slightly distorted on inner rim

Pass 28 Oct 2019 11,003 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Offside Front Wheel is slightly distorted

Slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2018 9,264 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 9,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 8,195 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 7,275 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 6,082 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 4,930 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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GY61 OWM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OWM, 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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GY61 OWM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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