MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S worn, O/S worn badly ()
Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center pipe at mount (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
exhaust rear silencer/center pipe clamp missing , secure
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center pipe at mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside parking brake low effort
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
exhaust rear silencer/center pipe clamp missing , secure
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear wiper torn
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH61 GZA 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 62.5%.
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 GZA, 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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SH61 GZA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2011.
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