2002 Ford Ka MOT Results

Ford Ka, registered in 2002

46.4% pass rate

from 62,685 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(20% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

33% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 14% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 14% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Location (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 8.4% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 8.1% fail on Pins / bushes (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Condition (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Macpherson strut (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 7.5% fail on Condition (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Component mounting (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Subframe mounting (21 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Spring mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
- 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (19% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.87% fail on Rear
  - 0.15% fail on Front (68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Linkage (76% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Pins / bushes (55% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Attachment (48% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Trailing arms (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Pins / bushes (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0032% fail on Condition
- 0.49% fail on Sub-frames (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Pins / bushes (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Attachment (84% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0080% fail on Condition
- 0.49% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Front drive shafts (87% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.48% fail on Constant velocity joints (87% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0048% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.0016% fail on Couplings
- 0.37% fail on Bonded suspension (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0064% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.12% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0032% fail on Attachment
- 0.10% fail on Axles (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Axle beam (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.045% fail on Swivel joints / housing (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0048% fail on King pins
- 0.048% fail on Tie bars / rods (75% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Pins / bushes (77% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Condition
- 0.038% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.035% fail on Suspension unit
  - 0.0016% fail on Bellows
  - 0.0016% fail on Other components
- 0.029% fail on Front suspension locking devices (91% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.014% fail on General condition
- 0.011% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.011% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0016% fail on Leaf springs
  - 0.0016% fail on Condition
- 0.0016% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0016% fail on Suspension unit
22% fail on Lighting and signalling (5.1% better than other 2002 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Headlamp aim (12% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.1% fail on Registration plate (4.6% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Headlamps (61% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Headlamp (62% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.022% fail on Switch
  - 0.0016% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Position lamps (62% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Front lamps (63% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.10% fail on Rear lamps (72% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0064% fail on Switch
- 0.93% fail on Horn (61% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Fog lamp (43% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Fog lamp (43% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Tell tale (51% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Switch
- 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Individual lamps (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.021% fail on Switch (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0080% fail on Tell tales
  - 0.0016% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.0016% fail on Switch
- 0.094% fail on Hazard warning (72% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Tell tale (98% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Lamp (43% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Switch (90% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2002 cars)
11% fail on Driver's view of the road (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen
- 0.57% fail on Mirrors (33% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Bonnet (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
11% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Tread depth (13% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Size / type (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Valve stem (57% worse than other 2002 cars)
10% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Front wheels (16% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Rear wheels (55% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Brake operation
- 4.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 4.0% fail on Components
    - 1.9% fail on Pipes (30% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Hoses (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.056% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.027% fail on Valves (95% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Leaks (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Hub components (27% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Brake pads (38% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.89% fail on Brake discs (27% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.0096% fail on Brake calipers (90% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0096% fail on Wheel cylinder
  - 0.0016% fail on Brake drums
- 0.29% fail on Parking brake (68% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Service brake control components (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Pedal (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.018% fail on Anti-slip (89% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Restricted movement (72% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.016% fail on Components
    - 0.0064% fail on Pipes
    - 0.0064% fail on Servos
    - 0.0032% fail on Hoses
  - 0.0064% fail on Operation
  - 0.0048% fail on Warning (17 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0032% fail on Pressure / vacuum build up
- 0.022% fail on Mechanical components (94% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Cable (94% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0032% fail on Pivot
  - 0.0016% fail on Clevis joint
- 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0096% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0064% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0064% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0080% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0064% fail on ABS (99% better than other 2002 cars)
6.2% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Attachment (58% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Requirements (82% better than other 2002 cars)
6.2% fail on Steering (47% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Steering system
  - 1.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Free play (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.63% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Drag link end (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.093% fail on Steering pivot point (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0096% fail on Steering component
  - 0.0080% fail on Steering damper
- 2.1% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Rams (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Operation (81% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Pump
  - 0.0064% fail on Drive system
- 0.42% fail on Locking devices (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Steering operation (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Steering control
  - 0.054% fail on Steering coupling (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.054% fail on Universal joint (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Steering column (56% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Steering shaft (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0032% fail on Steering wheel (81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
3.9% fail on Body and structure (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Vehicle structure (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Chassis (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Doors (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Passengers front (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Drivers (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0032% fail on Passengers other (84% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Spare wheel (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Body security (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Seats (77% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Drivers (77% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Load security
  - 0.013% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.0064% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0048% fail on Load security (class v)
1.8% fail on Fuel and exhaust (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Catalyst (68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Fuel system (48% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Cap
  - 0.10% fail on System (64% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Tank
  - 0.014% fail on Pipe
  - 0.0080% fail on Hose
1.2% fail on Road wheels (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Attachment (62% better than other 2002 cars)
0.92% fail on Registration plates and VIN (28% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Registration plate (28% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0016% fail on Vehicle identification number
0.0032% fail on Towbars (80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Vehicle structure

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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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