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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust blow at manifold/downpipe area.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear beam axle corroded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear beam axle corroded.
Steering feels notchy.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective
Exhaust back box deteriorated
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corrosion
general corrosion
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust back box deteriorated
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust back box deteriorated
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess splitting (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on edges plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all exhaust system wearing
flexi section of exhaust wearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front lower wishbone rear bushes
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SD61 GZE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SD61 GZE, 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 SD61 GZE registered?
SD61 GZE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.
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