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SL61 GWJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 89,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,364 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 64,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 64,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,756 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 49,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 32,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,685 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre has cracks on wall

Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,487 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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SL61 GWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL61 GWJ, 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 SL61 GWJ registered?

SL61 GWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is SL61 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 GWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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