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Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common problems

72.7% of Ford Kas passed the 2024 MOT (179,906 first tests): 66.8% at the first attempt and 5.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 3% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 103.2 (95% CI 102.6–103.9; 100 = normal).

Ford Ka at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate72.7%incl. 5.9% fixed at the test centre2024179906
Passed at the first attempt66.8%all first tests2024179906
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 102.6–103.9)103.2index100 = normal for its age · rank 489 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024179906
Biggest excess: Suspension30.5per 10016.7 same-age2019–20241216040
Dangerous defects11.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20241216040
Advisory items151.2per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20241216040
strip · Ford Ka · MOT Risk Index · 103.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Ford Ka. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 489 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 480 and 494 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Ford Ka index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank489of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024179906
Best rank within its 95% interval480rankother models held where they are2024179906
Worst rank within its 95% interval494rankother models held where they are2024179906

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 109.5 to 103.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Ford Ka MOT, and how often?

Ford Ka MOTs fail most often on suspension: 30.5 per 100 tests, against 16.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 1,216,040).

bar · Ford Ka · Suspension · 30.5 vs 16.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension30.5per 10016.72019–2024371498
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.7per 10018.92019–2024191450
Brakes12.1per 10012.32019–2024146701
Visibility8.7per 1008.22019–2024106153
Tyres8.6per 1009.32019–2024104501
Body, chassis, structure7.6per 1005.72019–202492195

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,216,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Ford Ka compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Ford Ka is suspension at age 8: 9.5 failures per 100 tests, against 7.8 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 93,664).

bullet · Ford Ka · Tyres, age 3 · 1.9 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 1.9 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.2 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.9 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.3 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.7 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.0 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 31.9per 1004.22019–202445330
Brakes, age 31.2per 1001.82019–202445330
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–202445330
Tyres, age 42.9per 1004.52019–202456242
Brakes, age 42.3per 1002.42019–202456242
Suspension, age 41.1per 1001.22019–202456242
Tyres, age 53.7per 1005.12019–202474866
Brakes, age 53.0per 1003.12019–202474866
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 52.5per 1002.22019–202474866
Tyres, age 64.6per 1005.52019–202483801
Brakes, age 63.7per 1003.82019–202483801
Suspension, age 64.1per 1003.72019–202483801
Tyres, age 75.3per 1006.02019–202490150
Brakes, age 74.3per 1004.52019–202490150
Suspension, age 76.5per 1005.72019–202490150
Tyres, age 85.7per 1006.32019–202493664
Brakes, age 85.1per 1005.42019–202493664
Suspension, age 89.5per 1007.82019–202493664

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ford Ka's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Ford Ka advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 24.8% of the time.

funnel · Ford Ka · Suspension · 24.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 24.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension24.8% next failmedian model2019–2024241162
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20.3% next failmedian model2019–20249364
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems17.3% next failmedian model2019–20246499
Brakes12.6% next failmedian model2019–2024137506
Visibility11.0% next failmedian model2019–20241078
Body, chassis, structure10.2% next failmedian model2019–202480107
Tyres9.6% next failmedian model2019–2024225106
Steering9.4% next failmedian model2019–202410554
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks6.0% next failmedian model2019–202447704
Identification of the vehicle3.3% next failmedian model2019–202417632
Road wheels1.3% next failmedian model2019–202419272
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202449343

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Ford Ka got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Ford Ka MOTs flag suspension most: 55.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 1,216,040).

bar · Ford Ka · Suspension · 55.4 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension55.4per 10026.22019–2024673790
Tyres39.3per 10039.72019–2024477660
Brakes23.3per 10034.72019–2024282919
Body, chassis, structure11.9per 1004.62019–2024145170
Noise, emissions and leaks6.2per 1005.22019–202474946
Non-component advisories5.8per 1007.82019–202470995

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,216,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Ford Ka?

For Ford Kas aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 3.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 104,354).

bar · Ford Ka · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 1.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202427634
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202427634
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202427634
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202427634
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202427634
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202427634
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202427634
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202427634
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202427634
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202427634
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202427634
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20245191
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20245191
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20245191
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20245191
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20245191
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20245191
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245191
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245191
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20245191
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20245191
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20242683
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20242683
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20242683
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20242683
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20242683
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20242683
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20242683
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242683
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242683
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242683
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–2024104354
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024104354
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–2024104354
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–2024104354
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–2024104354
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–2024104354
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–2024104354
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024104354
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–2024104354
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024104354
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–2024104354
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202445194
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–202445194
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–202445194
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–202445194
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–202445194
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202445194
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–202445194
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1% next fail2019–202445194
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202445194
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202445194
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202445194
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–202427982
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–202427982
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–202427982
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–202427982
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202427982
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–202427982
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–202427982
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202427982
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202427982
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202427982
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202427982
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–2024100408
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–2024100408
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024100408
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024100408
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–2024100408
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–2024100408
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024100408
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024100408
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–2024100408
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–2024100408
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024100408
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–202478821
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–202478821
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–202478821
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202478821
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–202478821
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–202478821
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–202478821
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202478821
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202478821
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202478821
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202478821
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail14.2% next fail2019–202461117
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–202461117
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–202461117
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–202461117
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202461117
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–202461117
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–202461117
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–202461117
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202461117
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202461117
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202461117
Speedometer and speed limiter, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202461117
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass13.5% next fail2019–202481525
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–202481525
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–202481525
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202481525
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–202481525
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202481525
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202481525
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202481525
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202481525
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202481525
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202481525
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory18.5% next fail2019–202487910
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–202487910
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–202487910
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–202487910
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–202487910
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–202487910
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–202487910
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202487910
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202487910
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202487910
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202487910
Speedometer and speed limiter, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202487910
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail22.6% next fail2019–202492512
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail15.8% next fail2019–202492512
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.1% next fail2019–202492512
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–202492512
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–202492512
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–202492512
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–202492512
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–202492512
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–202492512
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202492512
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202492512
Speedometer and speed limiter, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202492512
Seat belt installation check, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202492512
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass20.4% next fail2019–202440291
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.3% next fail2019–202440291
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.5% next fail2019–202440291
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–202440291
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–202440291
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.8% next fail2019–202440291
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–202440291
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202440291
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202440291
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202440291
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202440291
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202440291
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory27.1% next fail2019–202449957
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory16.2% next fail2019–202449957
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–202449957
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–202449957
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–202449957
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–202449957
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–202449957
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202449957
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202449957
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202449957
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202449957
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202449957
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail31.6% next fail2019–202473921
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.7% next fail2019–202473921
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.5% next fail2019–202473921
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–202473921
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.4% next fail2019–202473921
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–202473921
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–202473921
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–202473921
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–202473921
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202473921
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202473921
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202473921
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass21.8% next fail2019–202417077
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass13.4% next fail2019–202417077
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–202417077
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–202417077
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–202417077
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–202417077
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–202417077
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202417077
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202417077
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202417077
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202417077
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202417077
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory30.3% next fail2019–202421822
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.8% next fail2019–202421822
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–202421822
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–202421822
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–202421822
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–202421822
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–202421822
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–202421822
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–202421822
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202421822
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202421822
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202421822
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail35.0% next fail2019–202436234
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail24.9% next fail2019–202436234
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–202436234
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.4% next fail2019–202436234
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.4% next fail2019–202436234
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–202436234
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–202436234
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–202436234
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–202436234
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202436234
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202436234
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202436234
Seat belt installation check, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202436234
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass16.6% next fail2019–20241743
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20241743
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass8.1% next fail2019–20241743
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20241743
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20241743
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20241743
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20241743
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20241743
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20241743
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241743
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241743
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory28.8% next fail2019–20242274
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory16.4% next fail2019–20242274
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.7% next fail2019–20242274
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–20242274
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–20242274
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–20242274
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20242274
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20242274
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–20242274
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242274
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242274
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail33.5% next fail2019–20243130
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail22.9% next fail2019–20243130
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail16.7% next fail2019–20243130
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail13.7% next fail2019–20243130
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail12.7% next fail2019–20243130
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20243130
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20243130
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–20243130
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–20243130
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20243130
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243130

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Ford Ka get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Ford Ka gets a dangerous defect about as often as the UK average: 11.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 70.1 major and 10.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Ford Ka · Dangerous defects · 11.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 11.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects11.7per 10011.22019–20241216040

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,216,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ford Ka still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Ford Ka go from 11.6% at age 5 to 48.8% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 179,906).

line · Ford Ka · Age 5 · 11.6 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5: 11.6. Age 19: 48.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 511.6% failed first time15.1202410024
Age 617.0% failed first time17.5202411004
Age 717.0% failed first time20.2202413298
Age 826.0% failed first time23.320248269
Age 929.2% failed first time26.5202413227
Age 1029.6% failed first time30.1202418477
Age 1132.3% failed first time33.2202418437
Age 1235.9% failed first time35.7202416834
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1338.2% failed first time38.2202415616
Age 1442.7% failed first time40.4202417942
Age 1544.4% failed first time41.6202417083
Age 1651.1% failed first time43.120244904
Age 1750.0% failed first time43.120243878
Age 1850.0% failed first time43.920242781
Age 1948.8% failed first time43.520242326

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Ford Ka compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 9 of 18 ages shown, Ford Kas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 16, where they fail more often: 54.3% against 47.3% (2024, n = 36,837).

line · Ford Ka · Age 3 · 8.4 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 8.4. Age 20: 50.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.4% fail11.3202445330
Age 412.0% fail14.3202456242
Age 516.6% fail17.4202474866
Age 620.8% fail20.8202483801
Age 722.9% fail24.3202490150
Age 826.1% fail28.2202493664
Age 929.4% fail32.12024105402
Age 1032.6% fail35.62024111546
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137.5% fail38.72024109801
Age 1242.5% fail41.22024102647
Age 1345.6% fail43.2202490865
Age 1449.1% fail45.0202476072
Age 1551.6% fail46.2202456794
Age 1654.3% fail47.3202436837
Age 1753.7% fail47.7202428420
Age 1852.7% fail47.9202419835
Age 1951.4% fail47.7202413235
Age 2050.2% fail47.320248399

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Ka years should I avoid?

The Ford Ka build year that fails most for its age is 2008: index 116.0 (95% CI 114.8–117.2) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 64,035).

Build year matters for the Ford Ka: 2008 Ford Kas fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Ford Ka · Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 732 tests, 95% interval 84.6–104.2) · 94.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 732 tests, 95% interval 84.6–104.2)94.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024732
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 1,612 tests, 95% interval 90.3–103.6)96.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241612
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 3,126 tests, 95% interval 93.7–103.3)98.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243126
Build year 200199.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247496
Build year 2002100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415830
Build year 2003100.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202423895
Build year 2004 (worse for its age)102.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202431178
Build year 2005 (worse for its age)103.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202435662
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)104.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202441704
Build year 2007 (worse for its age)111.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202454494
Build year 2008 (worse for its age)116index vs own age100 = normal2019–202464035
Build year 2009 (better for its age)93.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024115062
Build year 2010 (better for its age)98.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024115778
Build year 2011 (better for its age)93.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202498645
Build year 2012 (better for its age)95index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024104470
Build year 2013 (better for its age)96.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024112856
Build year 201499.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024111801
Build year 2015 (worse for its age)109.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202479922
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)110.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202450051
Build year 2017 (better for its age)74.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202468867
Build year 2018 (better for its age)91.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202443991
Build year 2019 (better for its age)81.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202430165

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Ford Ka MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Ford Ka MOT: about £103 (up to about £195 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 179,906).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Ford Ka · Expected repair bill · 102.8 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill102.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue179906
Estimated range lower102.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue179906
Estimated range upper195.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue179906
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)54.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue179906
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)22.0GBP expected contribution140price catalogue179906
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)18.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue179906
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)7.7GBP expected contribution90price catalogue179906

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ford Ka more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Ford Ka and 3 as often or more. The Ford Ka has an MOT Risk Index of 103.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 179,906).

bar · Ford Ka · Ford Ka (this model) · 103.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Ford Ka (this model)103.2index100 = normal2024179906
Nissan Micra106index103.22024247054
Ford Focus102.7index103.22024916041
Hyundai i1097.1index103.22024247138
Seat Leon91.9index103.22024188729
Audi A193.1index103.22024222692
Vauxhall Astra104.5index103.22024636078
Mercedes-Benz A-Class94.2index103.22024331452
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Fiat 500113.7index103.22024321524

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ford Ka normally do?

At age 8, the median Ford Ka had covered 38,779 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 26,533 to 53,425 miles (2024, n = 8,269).

line · Ford Ka · Age 5 median · 23432 vs baseline · 2024
Age 5 median: 23432. Age 19 P75: 67293. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 median23432miles202410024
Age 5 P2515455miles202410024
Age 5 P7533539miles202410024
Age 6 median29427miles202411004
Age 6 P2519749miles202411004
Age 6 P7540665miles202411004
Age 7 median33602miles202413298
Age 7 P2522396miles202413298
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 P7547375miles202413298
Age 8 median38779miles20248269
Age 8 P2526533miles20248269
Age 8 P7553425miles20248269
Age 9 median43837miles202413227
Age 9 P2529817miles202413227
Age 9 P7558804miles202413227
Age 10 median50008miles202418477
Age 10 P2535630miles202418477
Age 10 P7565523miles202418477
Age 11 median56395miles202418437
Age 11 P2541218miles202418437
Age 11 P7572344miles202418437
Age 12 median61428miles202416834
Age 12 P2544946miles202416834
Age 12 P7578175miles202416834
Age 13 median67394miles202415616
Age 13 P2549619miles202415616
Age 13 P7585205miles202415616
Age 14 median72713miles202417942
Age 14 P2554824miles202417942
Age 14 P7590956miles202417942
Age 15 median75471miles202417083
Age 15 P2555599miles202417083
Age 15 P7594786miles202417083
Age 16 median52848miles20244904
Age 16 P2536996miles20244904
Age 16 P7570120miles20244904
Age 17 median52536miles20243878
Age 17 P2537642miles20243878
Age 17 P7568781miles20243878
Age 18 median51896miles20242781
Age 18 P2536309miles20242781
Age 18 P7568724miles20242781
Age 19 median50652miles20242326
Age 19 P2535342miles20242326
Age 19 P7567293miles20242326

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Ford Ka MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 20.2% of Ford Kas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 52.9% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 18,137). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Ford Ka · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 9.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles9.8% failed first time20248560
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles21% failed first time20241383
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 24–44.1%)33.3% failed first time202481
Age 6–9, <40k miles15.6% failed first time202426421
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles29.1% failed first time202415828
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles39.4% failed first time20243111
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 37.9–47.8%)42.8% failed first time2024374
Age 10–14, <40k miles20.2% failed first time202417591
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles35.1% failed first time202437766
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles43.7% failed first time202424636
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles48.4% failed first time20246567
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles52.9% failed first time2024546
Age 15+, <40k miles35.5% failed first time20247674
Age 15+, 40-70k miles48.6% failed first time202413948
Age 15+, 70-100k miles51.6% failed first time202410182
Age 15+, 100-140k miles54.1% failed first time20243655
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 47.6–58%)52.9% failed first time2024350

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ford Ka last?

4.0% of Ford Kas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 48,365).

line · Ford Ka · 100,000 miles · 4.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 4.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles4.0% of tested cars202448365
150,000 miles0.2% of tested cars20241991
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars2024173

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ford Ka driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Ford Ka index is 123.7, against 105.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 179,906).

slope · Ford Ka · Age and mileage adjusted index · 123.7 vs 105.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 105.6 vs 123.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index123.7index105.62019–2024179906

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Ka fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Ford Kas fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 46.3% against 33.1%.

bar · Ford Ka · Diesel · 46.3 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel46.3% fail first timeother fuels20242214
Petrol33.1% fail first timeother fuels2024177692

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Ka engine is best?

For its age, the best Ford Ka engine is the petrol 1.0–1.2 litre at index 94.8, and the worst the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at 110.2, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 179,906).

bar · Ford Ka · Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre · 94.8 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre94.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024914938
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre102index vs model norm100 = model average202429674
Diesel 1.0–1.2 litre110index vs model norm100 = model average202414716
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre110.2index vs model norm100 = model average2024255512
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 93.0–138.0)114.5index vs model norm100 = model average2024186

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Ford Ka fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Ford Ka range from 26.0% to 41.9% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Ford Ka · Plymouth (PL) · 41.9 vs 33.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 28%. 39%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL)41.9% fail first time33.2202413085
Kirkcaldy (KY)41.1% fail first time33.220245881
Exeter (EX)39.4% fail first time33.2202411989
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 19.7–32.1%)25.4% fail first time33.22024189
Romford (RM)26% fail first time33.2202417021
Kirkwall (KW)26.7% fail first time33.220241057
Truro (TR)39.4% fail first time33.220246070
Torquay (TQ)39.2% fail first time33.220247244
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Cardiff (CF)39.1% fail first time33.2202429395
Bristol (BS)39.0% fail first time33.2202424754
Salisbury (SP)38.8% fail first time33.220245027
Huddersfield (HD)37.7% fail first time33.220244390
Bath (BA)37.7% fail first time33.220249843
Bournemouth (BH)37.6% fail first time33.2202413222
Brighton (BN)37.6% fail first time33.2202415733
Swansea (SA)37.5% fail first time33.2202415385
Llandrindod Wells (LD)37.4% fail first time33.220241202
Telford (TF)37.3% fail first time33.220244192
Dorchester (DT)37.3% fail first time33.220243999
Portsmouth (PO)37.2% fail first time33.2202420285
Gloucester (GL)36.9% fail first time33.2202414584
Newport (NP)36.7% fail first time33.2202413491
Dundee (DD)36.4% fail first time33.220243699
Northampton (NN)36.2% fail first time33.2202414194
Taunton (TA)36.2% fail first time33.220247315
Chester (CH)36.0% fail first time33.2202412662
Swindon (SN)36.0% fail first time33.220249147
Lincoln (LN)35.9% fail first time33.220247258
Blackpool (FY)35.8% fail first time33.220246584
Sunderland (SR)35.7% fail first time33.220243320
Guildford (GU)35.6% fail first time33.2202412729
Aberdeen (AB)35.5% fail first time33.220246919
Southampton (SO)35.4% fail first time33.2202414916
Edinburgh (EH)35.3% fail first time33.2202410477
London N (N)35.1% fail first time33.220244662
Halifax (HX)35.1% fail first time33.220243127
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)35.1% fail first time33.2202413904
Preston (PR)35.0% fail first time33.220249514
Falkirk (FK)35.0% fail first time33.220243421
Dudley (DY)34.8% fail first time33.220249769
Watford (WD)34.7% fail first time33.220244095
London W (W)34.7% fail first time33.220241415
Wigan (WN)34.6% fail first time33.220245969
Walsall (WS)34.6% fail first time33.2202411527
Cambridge (CB)34.5% fail first time33.220247276
Harrogate (HG)34.3% fail first time33.220242412
Hull (HU)34.2% fail first time33.220249601
Darlington (DL)34.2% fail first time33.220246921
Manchester (M)34.2% fail first time33.2202416695
Shrewsbury (SY)34.1% fail first time33.220246899
Hemel Hempstead (HP)34.1% fail first time33.2202410137
Bradford (BD)34.1% fail first time33.220249484
Coventry (CV)34.1% fail first time33.2202417771
Colchester (CO)33.9% fail first time33.2202411977
Carlisle (CA)33.8% fail first time33.220246143
Warrington (WA)33.7% fail first time33.2202414774
Wolverhampton (WV)33.6% fail first time33.220248534
Leeds (LS)33.6% fail first time33.2202414979
York (YO)33.6% fail first time33.2202412023
Canterbury (CT)33.5% fail first time33.2202411746
Oxford (OX)33.5% fail first time33.2202412044
Milton Keynes (MK)33.5% fail first time33.2202410068
Stockport (SK)33.4% fail first time33.2202413326
Glasgow (G)33.4% fail first time33.2202412782
Paisley (PA)33.2% fail first time33.220243982
Worcester (WR)33.2% fail first time33.220248173
Perth (PH)33.0% fail first time33.220242010
Cleveland (TS)33.0% fail first time33.2202414366
Luton (LU)33.0% fail first time33.220245585
Hereford (HR)33.0% fail first time33.220243575
Liverpool (L)33.0% fail first time33.2202417904
Tonbridge (TN)32.8% fail first time33.2202417195
London E (E)32.5% fail first time33.220244910
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 28.0–37.4%)32.5% fail first time33.22024372
London NW (NW)32.4% fail first time33.220242900
Nottingham (NG)32.4% fail first time33.2202426922
Birmingham (B)32.3% fail first time33.2202441141
Lancaster (LA)32.3% fail first time33.220246399
Derby (DE)32.1% fail first time33.2202417035
London SW (SW)31.9% fail first time33.220243361
Kilmarnock (KA)31.8% fail first time33.220245254
Harrow (HA)31.7% fail first time33.220243588
Ipswich (IP)31.7% fail first time33.2202414160
Newcastle (NE)31.7% fail first time33.2202421313
Medway (ME)31.6% fail first time33.2202418414
Redhill (RH)31.6% fail first time33.2202413851
Blackburn (BB)31.6% fail first time33.2202410049
London SE (SE)31.5% fail first time33.220246994
Bolton (BL)31.5% fail first time33.220248493
St Albans (AL)31.4% fail first time33.220244693
Wakefield (WF)31.4% fail first time33.2202413617
Reading (RG)31.3% fail first time33.2202415969
Crewe (CW)31.3% fail first time33.220248676
Doncaster (DN)31.3% fail first time33.2202415700
Leicester (LE)31.2% fail first time33.2202424971
Inverness (IV)31.2% fail first time33.220242616
Peterborough (PE)31.1% fail first time33.2202419669
Norwich (NR)31.1% fail first time33.2202420869
Motherwell (ML)31% fail first time33.220245094
Oldham (OL)31.0% fail first time33.220248282
Llandudno (LL)30.9% fail first time33.2202411481
Southend-on-Sea (SS)30.7% fail first time33.2202422550
Sheffield (S)30.7% fail first time33.2202427447
Stevenage (SG)30.6% fail first time33.2202410125
Chelmsford (CM)30.4% fail first time33.2202422910
Croydon (CR)30.3% fail first time33.220245752
Sutton (SM)30.2% fail first time33.220243053
Dumfries (DG)29.2% fail first time33.220242047
Kingston upon Thames (KT)29% fail first time33.220249142
Slough (SL)29.0% fail first time33.220246244
Dartford (DA)28.9% fail first time33.2202411026
Durham (DH)28.8% fail first time33.220245641
Twickenham (TW)28.8% fail first time33.220247070
Uxbridge (UB)28.5% fail first time33.220244138
Ilford (IG)27.8% fail first time33.220244852
Bromley (BR)27.8% fail first time33.220244936
Enfield (EN)27.8% fail first time33.220247646
Galashiels (TD)27.8% fail first time33.220241575

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Ford Ka rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Ford Ka MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.7 times the national rate: 2.07% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 178,981).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Ford Ka · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers178981

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Ford Ka ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 94.8% of Ford Kas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Ford Ka · Likely compliant · 94.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant94.8% estimate2024179906

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Ford Ka?

Of failed Ford Ka MOTs, 41.4% were retested the same day and a further 55.1% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 283,405).

bar · Ford Ka · Same-day retest · 41.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest41.4%failed initial tests2019–2024283405
Retest within 10 days55.1%failed initial tests2019–2024283405
Clean MOT streak32.4%observed chains2019–2024213809
Repeat advisory37.3%observed chains2019–2024213809
Decreasing odometer1.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024233229

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Ford Ka?

Ford Kas aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 23.0% of tests, against 40.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 441,708).

bullet · Ford Ka · Low-use first-time failure · 23 vs 40.9 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 23 vs 40.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure23%40.92019–2024441708
Low-use gap-17.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024441708

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Ford Ka likely to last?

Ford Kas tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 6.7 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Ford Ka · Age 5 · 11.7 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 511.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 88.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 106.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 124.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)2.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Kas are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Ford Kas tested at ages 4 to 6, about 19 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 13,235).

line · Ford Ka · Age 3 · 63.3 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 63.3. Age 19: 18.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 363.3% of age 4–6 baseline202445330
Age 478.5% of age 4–6 baseline202456242
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202474866
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202483801
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202490150
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202493664
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024105402
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024111546
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024109801
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024102647
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202490865
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202476072
Age 1579.3% of age 4–6 baseline202456794
Age 1651.4% of age 4–6 baseline202436837
Age 1739.7% of age 4–6 baseline202428420
Age 1827.7% of age 4–6 baseline202419835
Age 1918.5% of age 4–6 baseline202413235

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Ford Ka fails, does it fail again?

Ford Kas that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 38.1% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 27.4% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 39.4% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Ford Ka · Repeat after fail · 38.1 vs 27.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 38.1 vs 27.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail38.1%27.42019–202477533

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Ka faults come together?

On Ford Kas, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and speedometer and speed limiter failures turn up together 8.6 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 55).

Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 6.5–11.2)8.6liftexpected joint rate202455
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks7.7liftexpected joint rate202411971
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 4.0–7.2)5.4liftexpected joint rate202449
Speedometer and speed limiter + Steering (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 3.2–8.0)5.2liftexpected joint rate202421
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.8)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024158
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.8)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024101
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 3.3–6.4)4.6liftexpected joint rate202437
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension4.5liftexpected joint rate202418345
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle4.4liftexpected joint rate2024635
Road Wheels + Tyres4.3liftexpected joint rate2024982
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.1liftexpected joint rate20241283
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 3.7–4.5)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024395
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels4.1liftexpected joint rate2024726
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels4.0liftexpected joint rate20241564
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.9liftexpected joint rate202410573
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024191
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.4)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024307
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.3)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024298
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering3.8liftexpected joint rate20241292
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.3)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024239
Brakes + Road Wheels3.7liftexpected joint rate20241035
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility3.7liftexpected joint rate2024771
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres3.7liftexpected joint rate2024686
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.6liftexpected joint rate20248669
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.6liftexpected joint rate202411952
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.5liftexpected joint rate202421896
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.5liftexpected joint rate20244402
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024168
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate202431
Body, chassis, structure + Steering3.5liftexpected joint rate20242698
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle3.5liftexpected joint rate2024786
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering3.4liftexpected joint rate20241453
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.3liftexpected joint rate202415026
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.4)3.3liftexpected joint rate202449
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.3liftexpected joint rate20242216
Road Wheels + Visibility3.3liftexpected joint rate2024840
Road Wheels + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate20241882
Brakes + Steering3.2liftexpected joint rate20243912
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility3.2liftexpected joint rate20245711
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate202428072
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.1liftexpected joint rate202429002
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.1liftexpected joint rate20246011
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.7)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024122
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate202461518
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate20241438
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.0liftexpected joint rate202428963
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering3.0liftexpected joint rate20245020
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate202414918
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate202423528
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate20246558
Steering + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate20247404
Speedometer and speed limiter + Tyres (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.7)2.8liftexpected joint rate202454
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate202411710
Brakes + Suspension2.8liftexpected joint rate202441049
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20245614
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate202410212
Brakes + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate202415748
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.5)2.7liftexpected joint rate202463
Tyres + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate202414397
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20244282
Brakes + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate202417066
Suspension + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate202429923
Suspension + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate202433433
Steering + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate20242471
Steering + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20242631
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Seat belt installation check + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Ford Ka had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns matched to the Ford Ka; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched5campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register179906

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Ford Ka cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Ford Kas tested at age 5, about 12 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 30. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 7 and 8, 9.02 percentage points (2024).

Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 511.6% fail first time202410024
Age 617.0% fail first time202411004
Age 717.0% fail first time202413298
Age 826.0% fail first time20248269
Age 929.2% fail first time202413227
Age 1029.6% fail first time202418477
Age 1132.3% fail first time202418437
Age 1235.9% fail first time202416834
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1338.2% fail first time202415616
Age 1442.7% fail first time202417942
Age 1544.4% fail first time202417083
Age 1651.1% fail first time20244904
Age 1750.0% fail first time20243878
Age 1850.0% fail first time20242781
Age 1948.8% fail first time20242326

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Ford Ka fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 57.6% of Ford Kas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 54,135 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Ford Ka also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Ford Ka · Norway · 37.2 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 37.2 vs 33.7. Finland: 38.5 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 57.6 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway37.2% failed33.72024 by country602
Finland38.5% failed26.32024 by country1294
Netherlands57.6% failed50.82024 by country54135

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Ford Ka MOT matter?

Ford Kas fail first time most in November (35.0%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in March (31.6%) (2024, n = 179,906).

line · Ford Ka · January · 35.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 35.0. December: 33.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Ka: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January35.0% fail first time31.12024113164
February33.3% fail first time30.02024105853
March31.6% fail first time28.32024133729
April35.0% fail first time29.8202468900
May34.0% fail first time28.8202476448
June33.0% fail first time28.1202492299
July33.8% fail first time29.3202498112
August33.8% fail first time29.22024106110
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September32.2% fail first time28.22024123482
October33.7% fail first time30.32024121971
November35.0% fail first time30.62024101384
December33.5% fail first time29.3202474588

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 179,906 initial Ford Ka tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 179,906 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Ford Ka MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ford-ka/

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Ford Ka MOT: quick answers

What is the Ford Ka first-time MOT pass rate?

66.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (179,906 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 179,906 primary tests: 33.22% failed first time and 72.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 103.2 is shown separately.