2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

2,333 MOT tests in 2024. 51.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.2%
Failed or needed repairs48.8%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,333 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced6.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension39.9%
  2. Lights & electrics26.2%
  3. Body & chassis15.2%
  4. Brakes12.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  7. Tyres8.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2005 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 51.2% of 2005 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,333 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; coil spring: fractured or broken; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).