2019 Ford Ka · 25,954 MOT tests
2019 Ford Ka reliability
2019 Ford Kas fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 Ka years (25,954 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 10.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 20,622
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,954
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 4.3% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Steering0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Suspension0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.08%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.84%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.49%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.49%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.76%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.51%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.5%)
Other years
Every Ford Ka year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Ford Ka reliable?
2019 Ford Kas fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 Ka years (25,954 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (1.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.06% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford Ka shows 20,622 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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