Ford Ka+ Zetec (2019)

202 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Ford Ka+ Zetec

CarHunch analysed 202 real MOT records for the 2019 Ford Ka+ Zetec. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 2.4% above UK average
82.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
25,844
typical mileage
18,041–33,627 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.05
avg MOT failures per car
over 2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Ford Ka+ Zetec

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 (83%) 168 97.9% 0.07
Petrol (17%) 34 5.9% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Ford Ka+ Zetec 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.

18,041
low mileage
25,844
typical
33,627
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Ford Ka+ Zetec vehicles fall between 18,041 and 33,627 miles.

2019 Ford Ka+ Zetec — Still on the Road

105 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.

149 105 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.05
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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