Ford Ka +: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 9.2% of Ford Ka + MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14,348 | 16.6% |
| 2004 | 19,279 | 16.0% |
| 2005 | 22,547 | 15.4% |
| 2006 | 27,460 | 15.0% |
| 2007 | 37,531 | 15.9% |
| 2008 | 46,259 | 16.5% |
| 2012 | 106,431 | 9.3% |
| 2017 | 72,332 | 5.6% |
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.