FORD KA MOT pass rate
72.6% of 253,081 FORD KA MOT tests pass.
At 72.6%, The KA passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD KA passes 72.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD KA tested at 3–6 years pass 90.3% of the time, compared with just 57.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.3% | 24,204 | 27,826 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.2% | 65,985 | 42,974 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.6% | 122,933 | 66,366 miles |
| 15+ years | 57.1% | 39,959 | 61,946 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD KA
The most common reason the FORD KA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 66.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 66.2% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 30.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 20.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.9% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 15.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD KA?
- 72.6% of FORD KA MOT tests pass, based on 253,081 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD KA?
- The most common reason the FORD KA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 66.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the FORD KA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.