2011 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · GC04 CHY
2011 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 129,062 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GC04 CHY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2025
- 129,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC04 CHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Ka (GC04 CHY) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill h”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)”.
GC04 CHY Mileage History
- 21/05/202278,635 mi
- 22/07/202384,646 mi+6,011 mi
- 28/06/202499,003 mi+14,357 mi
- 21/07/2025129,062 mi+30,059 mi
Average of roughly 15,919 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle and Sill CorrosionSerious
Despite being newer than the Mk1, the Ka Mk2 can still rust badly around the rear axle, inner sills and wheel-arch seams, and structural repairs quickly outweigh the value of a cheap car.
- Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
The column-mounted electric steering can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, often after low-voltage events or torque-sensor wear.
- Heater Blower Resistor and Tailgate Wiring FaultsModerate
Ageing blower resistors and broken wiring at the tailgate can leave the Ka with missing fan speeds, dead rear electrics or damp-related gremlins.
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