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SD61 GZE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,298 mi
Last recorded87,298 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 GZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,298 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 87,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,885 miles

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.

Pass 24 May 2024 76,794 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2024 76,704 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2023 71,660 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jun 2022 66,947 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,947 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,136 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 65,136 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,019 miles

front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,585 miles

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)

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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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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