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SH61 GYZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,176 mi
Last recorded70,176 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 GYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,176 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear section exhaust system silencer baffles loose

Fail 29 Aug 2025 70,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear section exhaust system silencer baffles loose

Pass 4 Sep 2024 64,229 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2024 64,225 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened spring cup corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,910 miles

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,320 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,657 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 45,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 36,378 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 36,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 1,234 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,901 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,889 miles

both front top strut mountings worn but not exssive

Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,270 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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SH61 GYZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH61 GYZ, 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 SH61 GYZ registered?

SH61 GYZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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