Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 1998
48.8% pass rate
from 215 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 1998 cars)
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (87% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.3% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.93% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 12% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.47% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (65% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.93% fail on Plate brake tester (17 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.47% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.47% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.47% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.47% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.47% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.93% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.47% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.47% fail on Carrier
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
    • 0.47% fail on Cabs
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 7.9% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.47% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.47% fail on View to rear
      • 0.47% fail on Mirrors
  • 10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 10% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.47% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.47% fail on Other emission control equipment
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 0.93% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.93% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Rams
      • 0.47% fail on Other components
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates

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