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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2012
71.9% pass rate
from 17,846 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp levelling device (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies) (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Horn
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0056% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0056% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.050% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.045% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0056% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0056% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0056% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.050% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Axles (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Axle
    • 0.017% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0056% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (9.4% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0056% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums (32% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs (32% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Rod
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (18% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0056% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0056% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0056% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0056% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0056% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.078% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Hand lever (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Pedal
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0056% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0056% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
      • 0.0056% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (16% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.095% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.056% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0056% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0056% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.011% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.011% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.090% fail on Seats
      • 0.084% fail on Driver's seat (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.039% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
      • 0.0056% fail on Pipe
    • 0.062% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.039% fail on Body
      • 0.034% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0056% fail on Panel
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0056% fail on Bracket
    • 0.017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.017% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0056% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0056% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Undertray
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.039% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0056% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0056% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0056% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.86% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering linkage components (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Track rod end (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0056% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0056% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.078% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.073% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0056% fail on Operation
    • 0.028% fail on Steering play
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.011% fail on Power steering
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0056% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition
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