2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

10,022 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,022 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    163 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    167 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    81 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.4%
  2. Tyres3.8%
  3. Brakes2.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Steering0.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2019 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2019 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,022 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).