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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2017
91.0% pass rate
from 13,351 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.49% fail on Stop lamp (49% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0075% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0075% fail on Horn
    • 0.0075% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.0075% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0075% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.0075% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0075% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0075% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.56% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on View to rear
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0075% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0075% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0075% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.0075% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads (22% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads (22% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.060% fail on Brake discs and drums (83% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Brake discs (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.045% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0075% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.082% fail on Lever
    • 0.060% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.052% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0075% fail on Pedal
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.022% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0075% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0075% fail on Brake fluid
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts (76% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Condition (89% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.082% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
    • 0.015% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Doors
      • 0.0075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0075% fail on Door condition
  • 0.21% fail on Steering
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (85% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0075% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0075% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.14% fail on Suspension (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0075% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.030% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Exhaust emissions (81% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.0075% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0075% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.097% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.075% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Condition
  • 0.067% fail on Identification of the vehicle (67% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Registration plates (67% better than other 2017 cars)
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  • Ford Ka+ (2016 - 2020)
    Impressive levels of comfort and refinement. Spacious interior and large boot. Well equipped. Good ride and very comfortable.

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