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SM61 GDV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,259 mi
Last recorded81,259 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 81,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,928 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 64,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount for shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount of shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 63,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mid to rear join, front flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount for shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount of shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,471 miles

rear brakes noisy

sump corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

rear brakes noisy

sump corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 57,285 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to back box joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to cat joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 57,285 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to back box joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to cat joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 51,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 42,711 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,256 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 18,679 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,679 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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SM61 GDV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM61 GDV, 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 SM61 GDV registered?

SM61 GDV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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