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WL11 GCY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,203 mi
Last recorded78,203 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 GCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 78,203 miles

both front mcpherson struts and coil springs are quite badly corroded , ok at present time.

both front near side and off side suspension wishbone bushes starting to separate ok at present.

Fail 7 Dec 2023 78,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb incorrectly fitted brake light on instead of position light . (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced position light on instead of brake light. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner braking surface badly corroded , surface braking up in places. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front mcpherson struts and coil springs are quite badly corroded , ok at present time.

both front near side and off side suspension wishbone bushes starting to separate ok at present.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil mcpherson strut leaking damping ok at present. (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mcpherson strut casing and spring base is corroded ok at present (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 72,887 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,145 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,123 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,602 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,698 miles

all tyre worn low

front brake discs worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,253 miles

clamp missing rear box joint (fixed)

front discs pitting inner face

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 39,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

clamp missing rear box joint (fixed)

front discs pitting inner face

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2014 22,614 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes worn

front discs bad pitting(plain)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,614 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes worn

front discs bad pitting(plain)

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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WL11 GCY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL11 GCY, 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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WL11 GCY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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