Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2006
47.2% pass rate
from 7,060 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 32% fail on Suspension (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.014% fail on Spring saddle
    • 8.6% fail on Suspension arms (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension arm (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (21 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Axle
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.64% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.057% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (18% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Switch (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies) (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.071% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.085% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.071% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.014% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.042% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.042% fail on Switch
    • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.9% fail on Chassis (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Chassis condition (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Doors
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.028% fail on Body condition
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.085% fail on Pipe
      • 0.042% fail on Tank
      • 0.042% fail on Hose
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Floor (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Spare wheel (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Carrier (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Spare wheel condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.071% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.014% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 10% fail on Visibility (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Washers (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.057% fail on Bonnet (75% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.014% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Anti-lock braking system (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.057% fail on Hand lever (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component (33 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.014% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.057% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
    • 0.014% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.014% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (18% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (18% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Pump
      • 0.014% fail on Rams
    • 0.40% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.028% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.099% fail on Steering play
      • 0.099% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.071% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Attachment (78% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates (47% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.21% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (22 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Speedometer (22 times worse than other 2006 cars)

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