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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2013
75.2% pass rate
from 18,918 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0053% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (42% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Horn
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Hazard warning (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0053% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.4% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (82% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (52% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.085% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Axles (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Axle
    • 0.016% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0053% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0053% fail on Suspension unit
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.085% fail on View to rear
      • 0.085% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.058% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.011% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (14% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (14% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (14% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0053% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
        • 0.0053% fail on Rod
        • 0.0053% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.090% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.085% fail on Parking brake control (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Lever (51% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Rigid brake pipes (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic stability control (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Hand lever (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pedal (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0053% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0053% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.021% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0053% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0053% fail on Joints
    • 0.095% fail on Doors
      • 0.053% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0053% fail on Catch
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0053% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0053% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0053% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0053% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Body
      • 0.0053% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0053% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0053% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Undertray
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (32% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0053% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.063% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (95% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0053% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0053% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.67% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering linkage components (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0053% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.048% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.042% fail on Steering play
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Power steering
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.085% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0053% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0053% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0053% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0053% fail on Doors
      • 0.0053% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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