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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2001
51.6% pass rate
from 1,253 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Suspension arms (59% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.0% fail on Springs (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (35% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.88% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.80% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment
      • 0.080% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 10% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.080% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.080% fail on Rbt
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.72% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.40% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (49% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.40% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.080% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.080% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.080% fail on Leaks
    • 0.080% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.080% fail on Pedal
    • 0.080% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 0.080% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.080% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.080% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Floor (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
      • 0.080% fail on Body condition
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Spare wheel (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Carrier (19 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.080% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Doors
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.080% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.080% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pipes and hoses (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Operation
      • 0.24% fail on Rams (13 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (87% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Steering box
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.080% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment

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