1999 Ford Ka MOT Results

Ford Ka, registered in 1999

33.9% pass rate

from 29,398 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(23% worse than other 1999 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

43% fail on Suspension (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 26% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 19% fail on Component mounting (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 8.6% fail on Subframe mounting (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Spring mounting (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 13% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 13% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Location (87% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 12% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 11% fail on Pins / bushes (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.099% fail on Condition
- 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Pins / bushes (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Attachment
  - 0.014% fail on Condition (76% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings (18% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Rear
  - 0.27% fail on Front (63% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Front suspension joints
- 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Pins / bushes (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Condition (66% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Trailing arms (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Pins / bushes (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.065% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (30% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Condition (30% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Front drive shafts (85% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.81% fail on Constant velocity joints (85% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.0068% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.48% fail on Bonded suspension (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.0034% fail on Attachment
- 0.35% fail on Radius arms (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Pins / bushes (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Axle beam (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Swivel joints / housing (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.0034% fail on Stub axle
- 0.061% fail on Tie bars / rods (79% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Pins / bushes (77% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.0068% fail on Condition (82% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.034% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.031% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0034% fail on Condition
- 0.024% fail on General condition
- 0.014% fail on Fluid suspension (69% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.010% fail on Suspension unit
  - 0.0034% fail on Operation
28% fail on Brakes (39% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 21% fail on Brake performance (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 11% fail on Parking brake performance (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 11% fail on Rear wheels (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 6.8% fail on Front wheels (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Brake operation
- 8.6% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 8.3% fail on Components
    - 6.7% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Pipes (69% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.031% fail on Servos
    - 0.014% fail on Valves (99% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Leaks
  - 0.12% fail on Operation
- 2.3% fail on Hub components (27% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.72% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.10% fail on Wheel cylinder (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Brake calipers (44% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Brake linings (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Brake drums
- 2.0% fail on Parking brake (19% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.19% fail on Service brake control components (37% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Pedal (37% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Condition
    - 0.020% fail on Anti-slip (87% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting
  - 0.034% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Mechanical components (80% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Cable (79% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.0034% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0034% fail on Lever
- 0.065% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.054% fail on Components
    - 0.024% fail on Servos
    - 0.017% fail on Hoses
    - 0.010% fail on Pipes
    - 0.0034% fail on Pump / compressors
  - 0.0068% fail on Operation
  - 0.0034% fail on Pressure / vacuum build up
  - 0.0034% fail on Leaks
- 0.027% fail on ABS (97% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0068% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0034% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0034% fail on Attachment
- 0.0034% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.0034% fail on Warning
26% fail on Lighting and signalling (8.9% better than other 1999 cars)
- 10% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Headlamps (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 7.3% fail on Headlamp (49% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Switch
  - 0.041% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
- 5.1% fail on Registration plate (38% better than other 1999 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Position lamps (40% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Front lamps (59% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Rear lamps (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.020% fail on Switch
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp (38% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (52% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Flashing type (52% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Individual lamps (39% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.47% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Switch (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.0034% fail on Tell tales
  - 0.0034% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.0034% fail on Tell tales
- 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (21% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (20% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.058% fail on Switch
- 1.1% fail on Horn (92% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.092% fail on Switch
  - 0.071% fail on Lamp
  - 0.044% fail on Tell tale
- 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
21% fail on Seat belts (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 21% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Condition (76% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Attachment
- 0.010% fail on Requirements (92% better than other 1999 cars)
14% fail on Driver's view of the road (17% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 8.6% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Washers (9.6% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Windscreen
- 0.83% fail on Mirrors (25% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Bonnet
13% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 8.9% fail on Tread depth (13% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (17% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Size / type (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Valve stem (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
12% fail on Body and structure (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Body condition (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 5.4% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.96% fail on Passengers front (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Drivers (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Passengers other
- 0.35% fail on Spare wheel (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Body security (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Seats (38% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Drivers (38% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Load security
  - 0.020% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.0068% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0068% fail on Load security (class v)
10% fail on Fuel and exhaust (19% better than other 1999 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Exhaust system (13% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Catalyst (31% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.010% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.35% fail on Fuel system (63% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Cap (28% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.058% fail on System (87% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Tank
  - 0.014% fail on Hose
  - 0.0068% fail on Pipe (93% better than other 1999 cars)
4.8% fail on Steering (8.8% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Pipes and hoses (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Rams (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Operation
  - 0.027% fail on Pump
  - 0.014% fail on Drive system
- 1.9% fail on Steering system (59% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.93% fail on Steering rack (21% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Free play (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.34% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.0034% fail on Steering box
  - 0.28% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint (45% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.054% fail on Other components
    - 0.048% fail on Steering pivot point
    - 0.0068% fail on Steering component
  - 0.034% fail on Drag link end (67% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.0034% fail on Steering damper
  - 0.0034% fail on Lock stop
- 0.53% fail on Locking devices (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering control (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Steering coupling (13 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.27% fail on Universal joint (14 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Steering column
  - 0.0068% fail on Steering wheel
  - 0.0034% fail on Steering shaft
- 0.28% fail on Steering operation (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
1.5% fail on Registration plates and VIN (15% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate (15% better than other 1999 cars)
1.2% fail on Road wheels (98% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment (65% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Hubs

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Ford Ka 1996
Excellent drive. Strikes a fine balance between handling fun and ride comfort. Plenty of used ones around. Peanuts to run if you get a good one.

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