Ford Ka 2 (1999)
1999 Ford Ka 2
CarHunch is tracking 475 1999 Ford Ka 2 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1999 Ford Ka is a serious reliability gamble: just 10% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nine out of ten examples fail their MOT on the first attempt. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 475 vehicles and negligible average failures and advisories per car, the issue isn't safety—it's that these cars are old enough (25 years) that they need real work to meet the standard.
At an average mileage of 55,914, these Kas have been relatively well-used but not thrashed, so the high failure rate reflects age-related wear rather than abuse. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before the MOT and expect to invest time finding a good example—the median Carhunch score of 50 reflects a car that needs proper vetting, not a bargain blind buy.
We have 475 1999 Ford Ka 2 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1999 Ford Ka 2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Ka 2
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 474 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
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