2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

194 MOT tests in 2024. 61.3% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time61.3%
Failed or needed repairs38.7%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 194 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.3%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced9.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  5. Macpherson strut - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  9. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.1%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension36.1%
  2. Brakes18.0%
  3. Lights & electrics16.0%
  4. Seat belts & airbags9.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Body & chassis5.7%
  7. Tyres3.6%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength15.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.4%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated12.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 61.3% of 2000 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 194 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).