Ford Mondeo vs Ford Sports ka: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Ford Sports ka
68%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Sports ka (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Sports ka |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 73,682 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 2 |
Most common faults
Ford Mondeo
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ford Sports ka
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- both rear suspention top mounts slight play
- front number plate damaged but able to read
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Sports ka (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Sports ka report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.