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MT11 GRU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,817 mi
Last recorded73,817 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 GRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 73,817 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 69,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022
Fail 28 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020
Pass 22 Jan 2019
Pass 30 Jan 2018
Pass 30 Jan 2017

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016
Fail 4 Feb 2015 6,200 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 6,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,846 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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MT11 GRU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT11 GRU, 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 MT11 GRU registered?

MT11 GRU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is MT11 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 GRU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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