Ford Ka +: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 4.6% of Ford Ka + MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14,348 | 7.5% |
| 2004 | 19,279 | 7.8% |
| 2005 | 22,547 | 7.8% |
| 2006 | 27,460 | 7.8% |
| 2007 | 37,531 | 7.0% |
| 2008 | 46,259 | 7.0% |
| 2012 | 106,431 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 72,332 | 2.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.