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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2009
60.4% pass rate
from 19,639 tests in 2021
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (5.4% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Mounting (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (22 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Bonded suspension units (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Bonded suspension unit (50 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.59% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.40% fail on Axles (95% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Axle (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.081% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0051% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (16% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums (30% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs (33% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Lever
        • 0.010% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0051% fail on Rod
        • 0.0051% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.49% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.49% fail on Lever (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0051% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.061% fail on Pedal (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.061% fail on Valves (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Other braking system component (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.010% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.010% fail on Leaks
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (20% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (20% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0051% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0051% fail on Arm
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0051% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.041% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 0.0051% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0051% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.076% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.076% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet (93% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Size/type (54% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (9.2% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0051% fail on Hose
      • 0.0051% fail on System
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.010% fail on Strengthening plate (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Doors (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
        • 0.020% fail on Catch (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
    • 0.081% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.036% fail on Floor (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Bracket
    • 0.025% fail on Seats (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0051% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Cabs
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0051% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0051% fail on Carrier
    • 0.0051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0051% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (19% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0051% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0051% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.025% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.010% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0051% fail on Undertray
  • 0.78% fail on Steering (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
        • 0.0051% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
    • 0.066% fail on Steering play
      • 0.066% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.056% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.046% fail on Power steering
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
    • 0.0051% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0051% fail on Steering column
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0051% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0051% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
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