2015 Ford Ka · 44,565 MOT tests
2015 Ford Ka reliability
2015 Ford Kas fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 19 Ka years (44,565 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 26.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 39,763
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,565
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.3% of tests fail here (140% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.3%
- Lights and electrics6.7%
- Tyres5.8%
- Brakes5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.43%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.13%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.86%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.59%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (13.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.95%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.09%)
Other years
Every Ford Ka year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Ford Ka reliable?
2015 Ford Kas fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 19 Ka years (44,565 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.52% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Ford Ka shows 39,763 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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