Ford Sportka statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 181 −23.3% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 888 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 1,029 of 1,149 models we cover
• Peak year 2009 8,136 licensed
• Declared off the road 83.1% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Ford Sportkas are left in Great Britain?

There were 181 Ford Sportkas licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 888 declared off the road (SORN). That is 97.8% fewer than the peak of 8,136 in 2009.

Ford Sportka MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Ford Sportkas in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Ford Sportka safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Ford Sportka in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Sportka. 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.

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