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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2011
68.3% pass rate
from 16,500 tests in 2021
(9.3% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (11% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0061% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0061% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Mounting (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.091% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0061% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.085% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Axles (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Axle
      • 0.0061% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0061% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0061% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0061% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (14% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (16% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (25% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp levelling device (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.085% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.067% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.067% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.0061% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0061% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0061% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0061% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0061% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (29% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (92% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance (95% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0061% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0061% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.061% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums (25% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.0061% fail on Linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.024% fail on Pedal (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Lever (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.061% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0061% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0061% fail on Valves
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (16% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.097% fail on View to rear
      • 0.085% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.030% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.030% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet (88% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (13% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0061% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0061% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0061% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0061% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.097% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.0061% fail on System
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.061% fail on Seats
      • 0.036% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.042% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
    • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0061% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0061% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (14% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0061% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.90% fail on Steering (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.079% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.018% fail on Power steering (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.0061% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0061% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0061% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0061% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0061% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0061% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0061% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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