2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

13,241 MOT tests in 2024. 70.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time70.8%
Failed or needed repairs29.2%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,241 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    455 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  6. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    332 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.2%
  2. Lights & electrics9.6%
  3. Brakes7.4%
  4. Tyres6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.2%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak15.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2015 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 70.8% of 2015 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,241 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).