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VE61 GGX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 GGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 105,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,699 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 96,638 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,921 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,104 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 70,058 miles

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

Front flexi joint breaking up

Nearside Front Upper shocker has play

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 70,058 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged broken both ,sides (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Front flexi joint breaking up

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper shocker has play

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 61,995 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 61,955 miles

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 52,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,895 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 45,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,140 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 27,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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VE61 GGX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE61 GGX, 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 VE61 GGX registered?

VE61 GGX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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