Ford Ka+ Zetec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Ka+ Zetec car check
Is the Ford Ka+ Zetec reliable? We analysed 2,123 real MOT tests across 723 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Ka+ Zetec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ka+ Zetec.
Ford Ka+ Zetec — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Ka+ Zetec — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1197cc
- Power
- 86 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 56.5 mpg
- Urban
- 42.8 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 70.6 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1592
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 114 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- EURO 6 AG
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 5 of 50
Ford Ka+ Zetec Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Ka+ Zetec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Ka+ Zetec Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Ka+ Zetec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Ka+ Zetec Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ka+ Zetec 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+ Zetec 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 THIS CAR | 96.3% | 2,123 | 28,600 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 |
| Mazda 6 Sport D | 77% | 1,250 | 108,077 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ka+ Zetec outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Ka+ ZetecShould you buy a used Ford Ka+ Zetec?
The Ford Ka+ Zetec has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.3% across 2,123 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Ka+ Zetec owner drives around 4,658 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.