Ford Ka Style Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Ka Style car check
Is the Ford Ka Style reliable? We analysed 2,290 real MOT tests across 777 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Ka Style is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ka Style.
Ford Ka Style Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Ka Style. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Ka Style Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Ka Style owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Ka Style Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ka Style MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Ka Style Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ka Style THIS CAR | 73.6% | 2,290 | 59,940 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI | 73.3% | 1,559 | 139,041 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ka Style sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Ka StyleShould you buy a used Ford Ka Style?
The Ford Ka Style has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.6% across 2,290 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Ford Ka Style owner drives around 3,969 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.