Ford Ka Collection Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Ka Collection reliable? We analysed 175 real MOT tests across 191 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Ka Collection is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ka Collection.
Ford Ka Collection — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Ka Collection — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1299cc
- Power
- 60 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 42.2 mpg
- Urban
- 32.1 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 51.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2123
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 163 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Ford Ka Collection Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Ka Collection. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Ka Collection Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Ka Collection owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Ka Collection Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ka Collection 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 Collection Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ka Collection THIS CAR | 62.9% | 175 | 53,982 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 |
| Jeep Compass Night Eagle 4X2 | 87.3% | 118 | 25,518 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ka Collection trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Ka CollectionShould you buy a used Ford Ka Collection?
The Ford Ka Collection has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.9% across 175 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
A typical Ford Ka Collection owner drives around 1,884 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.