Ford Ka MOT Results
Registered in 201072.4% pass rate
from 17,534 tests in 2017
(5.4% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.
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8.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(38% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (12% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (45% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Position lamps
(52% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Front lamps (58% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Rear lamps (31% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on All position lamps
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0.71% fail on
Headlamps
(69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.0057% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.0057% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.70% fail on
Direction indicators
(54% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Flashing type
(54% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.29% fail on Individual lamps (65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.023% fail on All direction indicators (84% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0057% fail on Tell tales
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0.70% fail on
Flashing type
(54% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Fog lamp (43% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Horn
- 0.046% fail on Battery (61% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.029% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (68% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.011% fail on Switch
- 0.0057% fail on Lamp
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8.2% fail on
Brakes
(47% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Brake performance
(130% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Rear wheels (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Front wheels (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.068% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.051% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.034% fail on Brake operation
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3.0% fail on
Hub components
- 2.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.51% fail on Brake discs
- 0.063% fail on Wheel cylinder (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.0057% fail on Brake linings
- 0.0057% fail on Brake drums
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0.48% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.26% fail on
Components
(37% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Hoses (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Cylinders (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Pipes (92% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Leaks (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.017% fail on Operation
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0.26% fail on
Components
(37% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.34% fail on Condition
- 0.34% fail on Restricted movement (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Mechanical components
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Stationary pin (84 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.046% fail on ABS (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Locking devices (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Service brake control components
(89% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Pedal
(89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Condition
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0.011% fail on
Pedal
(89% better than other 2010 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Brake performance
(130% worse than other 2010 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Suspension
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3.4% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
- 0.0057% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Macpherson strut
(3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (76% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (71% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Linkage condition (86% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Front drive shafts
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Constant velocity joints (81% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Front drive shafts
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Wheel bearings
(61% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Front (61% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Rear (61% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.086% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Condition (99% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Location
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0.034% fail on
Prescribed areas
(3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Spring mounting (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Component mounting
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0.023% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.023% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.017% fail on General condition (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0057% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.0057% fail on Condition
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0.0057% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.0057% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0057% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0057% fail on Attachment
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0.0057% fail on
Axles
- 0.0057% fail on Axle beam
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3.4% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition (15% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Valve stem (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Size/type
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6.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(31% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Washers (27% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Windscreen
- 0.18% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0057% fail on Indirect vision devices
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(27% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Emissions
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0.22% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.21% fail on Cap (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on System
- 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.46% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.46% fail on Registration plate
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0.44% fail on
Steering
(57% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Steering system
(56% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Steering rack (64% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Free play
- 0.023% fail on Steering rack
- 0.023% fail on Steering arm
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0.0057% fail on
Other components
- 0.0057% fail on Steering pivot point
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0.017% fail on
Power steering
- 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0057% fail on Drive system
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0.011% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0057% fail on Steering column
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0.0057% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0057% fail on Universal joint
- 0.0057% fail on Steering operation
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0.40% fail on
Steering system
(56% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.24% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(56% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
(37% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition
- 0.0057% fail on Requirements
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0.0057% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0057% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.068% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.068% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (73% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
(37% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(38% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.086% fail on
Doors
- 0.063% fail on Passengers front
- 0.017% fail on Drivers
- 0.0057% fail on Passengers other
- 0.068% fail on Body condition
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0.040% fail on
Seats
- 0.034% fail on Drivers
- 0.0057% fail on Passengers
- 0.011% fail on Body security
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0.086% fail on
Doors
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Ford Ka (2008 - 2016)
Easy to drive and economical. Based on the Fiat 500 but handles much better. More room in rear than 500.