Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2005
46.1% pass rate
from 5,901 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 33% fail on Suspension (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.5% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Axle
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp levelling device (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Flashing type (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Individual direction indicators (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.085% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies) (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
      • 0.068% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.017% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.017% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.017% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.8% fail on Chassis (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Chassis condition (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate (15 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.068% fail on Pipe
      • 0.051% fail on Hose
      • 0.034% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on System
    • 0.37% fail on Spare wheel (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Carrier (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel condition (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Panel (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Body condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Other body component
    • 0.32% fail on Floor (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.085% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.085% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.051% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.017% fail on Bracket
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.085% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.61% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Pedal (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Hand lever (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Prescribed areas (17 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Other braking system component (22 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (88 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.051% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.051% fail on Valves
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.051% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.034% fail on Servos
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
    • 0.051% fail on Parking brake control (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Lever (89% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.017% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
  • 7.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Condition (94% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
      • 0.034% fail on Rams
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.017% fail on Steering component
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Steering play
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.085% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Speedometer (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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