Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2000
51.7% pass rate
from 578 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2000 cars)
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 30% fail on Suspension (96% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.6% fail on Axles (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Axle (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.87% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.87% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.87% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Chassis (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Chassis condition (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.69% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Body condition
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
      • 0.17% fail on Pillar
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.35% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.35% fail on Spare wheel (17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.17% fail on Carrier
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Floor
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 10% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (15 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.35% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.35% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.87% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition

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