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PE11 GZK

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,050 mi
Last recorded103,050 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 GZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 103,050 miles

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

exhaust system

Fail 16 Apr 2019 103,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system

Pass 29 May 2018 96,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end has play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded, but not leaking at time of test

Fail 29 May 2018 96,683 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end has play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded, but not leaking at time of test

Pass 31 May 2017 79,479 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 79,479 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,432 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 58,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,540 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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PE11 GZK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE11 GZK, 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 PE11 GZK registered?

PE11 GZK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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