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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2002
49.4% pass rate
from 2,473 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 31% fail on Suspension (86% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.040% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.81% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (44% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.6% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.081% fail on Joints
    • 0.65% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.57% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.040% fail on Hose
      • 0.040% fail on Pipe
    • 0.53% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.081% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Pillar
    • 0.53% fail on Floor (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Cabs (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.040% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.081% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.040% fail on Carrier
    • 0.081% fail on Seats
      • 0.081% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.081% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.081% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 11% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.081% fail on Driver's view
  • 10% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (35% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.040% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
    • 0.53% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
      • 0.081% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.040% fail on Servos
      • 0.040% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.12% fail on Servos
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
    • 0.081% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (95% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Airbags
      • 0.040% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Size/type (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Steering box
    • 1.8% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Pump
    • 0.97% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Locking devices (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.081% fail on Other components
        • 0.081% fail on Steering linkage (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering play (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering column (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.081% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Attachment
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.081% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.040% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.040% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.040% fail on Speed limiter
  • 0.040% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.040% fail on Passenger grab handles

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