FORD KA MOT Pass Rate
71.9% of 60,783 FORD KA MOT tests pass.
At 71.9%, The KA passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (75.3%).
The FORD KA passes 71.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD KA tested at 3–6 years pass 90.5% of the time, compared with just 58.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.5% | 4,919 | 28,225 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.2% | 14,702 | 42,952 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.6% | 29,708 | 66,731 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.0% | 11,454 | 66,716 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD KA
The most common reason the FORD KA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 66.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 66.8% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.1% | not working |
| Brakes | 31.0% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 19.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.2% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 14.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.8% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 4.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate