2011 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · GJ61 VDZ
2011 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 81,614 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ61 VDZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 81,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ61 VDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Ka (GJ61 VDZ) between October 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GJ61 VDZ Mileage History
- 07/10/201435,996 mi
- 06/11/201542,186 mi+6,190 mi
- 25/10/201646,663 mi+4,477 mi
- 25/10/201646,663 mi
- 28/09/201752,279 mi+5,616 mi
- 27/09/201858,006 mi+5,727 mi
- 03/10/201858,020 mi+14 mi
- 20/09/201960,799 mi+2,779 mi
- 20/09/201960,799 mi
- 19/09/202062,943 mi+2,144 mi
- 26/09/202062,974 mi+31 mi
- 04/09/202164,114 mi+1,140 mi
- 29/09/202267,975 mi+3,861 mi
- 25/09/202368,419 mi+444 mi
- 27/09/202368,428 mi+9 mi
- 17/10/202470,694 mi+2,266 mi
- 17/10/202470,694 mi
- 10/10/202576,773 mi+6,079 mi
- 14/10/202576,817 mi+44 mi
- 02/10/202681,614 mi+4,797 mi
Average of roughly 3,806 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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