Ford Ka statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 150,087 −6.2% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 26,785 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 66.3% Cars of the same ages 67.8%
• Rank by number licensed No. 58 of 1,149 models we cover
• Peak year 2010 443,858 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,562 miles a year

How many Ford Kas are left in Great Britain?

There were 150,087 Ford Kas licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 26,785 declared off the road (SORN). That is 66.2% fewer than the peak of 443,858 in 2010.

Ford Ka versions

3 versions of the Ford Ka have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Is the Ford Ka reliable?

On the only measure that covers every car in the country, the MOT, the Ford Ka does a little worse than other cars of the same age: 66.3% passed first time in 2025, against 67.8% for cars of the same ages, which puts it 144 of 216 models with enough tests to rank.

• First-time MOT pass rate 66.3% cars of the same ages 67.8%
• Tests finding a dangerous defect 8.3%all cars 7.3%, so more than usual
• Most common reason for failing Suspension on 45.4% of failed tests
• Average annual mileage 4,562 miles all cars 6,727 miles

MOT results measure the condition of cars on the road, tested to the same standard everywhere, which is why we use them. They do not capture breakdowns, warranty claims or the cost of putting a fault right. The figures behind this are below, and every model is ranked on the same basis in most reliable cars.

Ford Ka MOT reliability

In 2025, 66.3% of Ford Ka MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford Kas tested pass 67.8% of the time, so the Ford Ka does worse than average for its age, by 1.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 66.8%.

Ford Ka MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT, appearing on 45.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.3% of Ford Ka tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Ford Ka MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Ford Ka failed its MOT in 2025 was “Stop lamp: not working”, on 9.8% of 57,030 failed tests. 62.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

What goes wrong with a Ford Ka: every fault, what it means and what to check

Ford Ka by year

18 years of the Ford Ka, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2017 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (81.0% passed first time) and the 2002 cars worst (50.2%).

Ford Ka engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 158,073 Ford Kas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 76.7% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 23.1% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 23.1%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Ford Ka fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Ford Ka from 2000, when the data begins, to 2020. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2020), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 43.5 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 123 to 146 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 37.2 to 76.3 mpg, with CO2 of 99 to 182 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Ka”, “KA+ Model Year Post 2019½”, “KA+ Model Year Pre 2019½, Model Year Pre 2019½”, “Ka, 2006 Model Year”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Ford Ka safety recalls

DVSA lists 5 safety recalls for the Ford Ka since 1992, the first in 1998. The most recent was launched on 26 July 2019.

All 5 Ford Ka recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Ka. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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