Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 1997
61.3% pass rate
from 111 tests in 2021
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt
          • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Hydraulic systems (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.90% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.90% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.90% fail on Other components
    • 0.90% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.90% fail on Brake discs
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Axles (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.90% fail on Springs
      • 0.90% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.90% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.90% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.90% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.90% fail on Transmission
      • 0.90% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.90% fail on Joints
    • 0.90% fail on Doors
      • 0.90% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.90% fail on Door condition
    • 0.90% fail on Floor
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.90% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 7.2% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.90% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.90% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.90% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.90% fail on Condition
  • 0.90% fail on Steering
    • 0.90% fail on Power steering
      • 0.90% fail on Pipes and hoses

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