Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2010
63.4% pass rate
from 19,727 tests in 2021
(3.3% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (8.8% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0051% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0051% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.97% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.68% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0051% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Axle (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0051% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0051% fail on Suspension unit
  • 12% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0051% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums (28% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Lever
        • 0.010% fail on Rod (22 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0051% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control (45% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Lever (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.071% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.041% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control (95% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.010% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.010% fail on Leaks
  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (22% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (22% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (21% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.051% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0051% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0051% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.076% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.076% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 0.0051% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.066% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0051% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system (79% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Prop shafts (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Tank
      • 0.0051% fail on Hose
      • 0.0051% fail on Pipe
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Doors (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.071% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Other passenger's door (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0051% fail on Catch
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.030% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.035% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.010% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0051% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0051% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0051% fail on Load security
      • 0.0051% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0051% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0051% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.84% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0051% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
        • 0.0051% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0051% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0051% fail on Components
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Power steering (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
    • 0.081% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0051% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle (31% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates (31% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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