2019 Ford Ka: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2019 Ford Kas, from 9,987 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2019 Ford Kas than on all cars registered in 2019.
- Coil springs2.4× usualFord Ka2.2% All 2019 cars0.9%Rough price £120–£300
At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.
- Headlamp2.1× usualFord Ka2.1% All 2019 cars1%Rough price £40–£400
At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.
Brake discs: 4.4% here, against 9.9% of all 2019 cars.
By area
The share of 2019 Ford Ka MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres25% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes13% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics7% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension6% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts2% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10,916 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 13,238 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 8,248 | Suspension 36% |
| 2015 | 13,086 | Suspension 48% |
| 2014 | 18,220 | Suspension 48% |
| 2013 | 18,136 | Suspension 52% |
| 2012 | 16,208 | Suspension 55% |
| 2011 | 15,011 | Suspension 56% |
| 2010 | 16,870 | Suspension 57% |
| 2009 | 15,648 | Suspension 59% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2019 Ford Kas registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score