Ford KA reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 253,072 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 253,072 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 69% of Ford KA cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the KA tends to fail
Share of Ford KA cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, body & structure. Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Ford KA reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford KA is more demanding than average for its age: 69% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension and body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford KA?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford KA in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 85%; 8 to 12 years, 69%; and 13 years and older, 56%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford KA MOT?
For Ford KA cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (15.6% of tests vs 10.4% fleet).