Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 1999
53.1% pass rate
from 352 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (79% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.4% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Axles
      • 0.28% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.28% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.57% fail on Floor (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Cabs
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.28% fail on Carrier
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission
      • 0.28% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.8% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Pump
  • 0.85% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.85% fail on Condition (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)

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