Ford Ka Zetec Climate (2007)
2007 Ford Ka Zetec Climate
CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford Ka Zetec Climate. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Ford Ka Zetec Climate is a serious reliability concern: just 39.6% pass their MOT first time, nearly half the UK average of 80%, and the average vehicle racks up 0.72 failures per test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so you're not looking at safety-critical issues—but repeated repairs are clearly the norm with these cars.
At 52,500 miles on average, these Kas are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're still failing MOTs consistently, which suggests component wear or maintenance neglect rather than normal mileage-related decay. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the systems that typically fail on this generation (suspension, exhaust, and electrical connectors are common weak spots), and factor in regular repair costs as part of the ownership cost.
What to check before buying a 2007 Ford Ka Zetec Climate
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (59%) | 59 | 67.2% | 1.22 |
| Petrol (41%) | 41 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Ford Ka Zetec Climate vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Ford Ka Zetec Climate vehicles fall between 38,020 and 63,889 miles.
2007 Ford Ka Zetec Climate — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (30% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2021.
MOT History Averages
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