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Ford Ka Zetec Climate Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Ka Zetec Climate reliable? We analysed 418 real MOT tests across 155 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 418 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
66.0%
Typical Mileage
49,592mi
Annual Mileage
3,285mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Ka Zetec Climate is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ka Zetec Climate.

Ford Ka Zetec Climate Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Ka Zetec Climate. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Ka Zetec Climate Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Ka Zetec Climate owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,746 mi/yr
Typical
3,285 mi/yr
Average
3,891 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,975 mi/yr

Ford Ka Zetec Climate Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ka Zetec Climate MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
49,592 mi
75th Percentile
62,681 mi
95th Percentile
90,192 mi
Max Recorded
105,661 mi

How Does the Ford Ka Zetec Climate Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Ka Zetec Climate THIS CAR 66.0% 418 49,592 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
Kawasaki Kle 650 Flfa 89% 337 7,782 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ka Zetec Climate trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Ka Zetec Climate?

The Ford Ka Zetec Climate has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.0% across 418 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Ford Ka Zetec Climate owner drives around 3,285 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.

Ford Ka Zetec Climate — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Ka Zetec Climate reliable?
Based on 418 MOT tests, the Ford Ka Zetec Climate has a 66.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Ford Ka Zetec Climate?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Ka Zetec Climate do per year?
The typical Ford Ka Zetec Climate does around 3,285 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Ka Zetec Climate last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Ka Zetec Climate?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.