Ford Ka MOT Results
Registered in 201375.2% 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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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0.51% fail on
Direction indicators
(42% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.51% fail on
Flashing type
(42% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.17% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(46% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.17% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(46% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.021% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.021% fail on Position lamp
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0.011% fail on
Hazard warning
(83% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0053% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0053% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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5.4% fail on
Suspension
(26% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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0.069% fail on
Springs
(98% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.058% fail on
Coil springs
(98% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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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
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0.011% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.0053% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.0053% fail on Suspension unit
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3.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(53% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.085% fail on
View to rear
- 0.085% fail on Mirrors
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0.058% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.058% fail on Windscreen
- 0.011% fail on Driver's view
- 0.011% fail on Bonnet
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4.8% fail on
Brakes
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3.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(14% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.75% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.74% fail on Brake discs
- 0.0053% fail on Brake drums
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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
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2.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(14% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Brake performance
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0.98% fail on
Service brake performance
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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
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0.011% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
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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)
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0.97% fail on
Rbt
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0.75% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.35% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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0.35% fail on
Rbt
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0.21% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.21% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
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0.21% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.98% fail on
Service brake performance
- 0.090% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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0.026% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0053% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.0053% fail on Brake fluid
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0.021% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.021% fail on Other components
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3.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(14% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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2.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Transmission
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.0053% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0053% fail on Joints
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0.15% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Doors
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0.053% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.053% fail on Door condition
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0.042% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.037% fail on Door condition
- 0.0053% fail on Catch
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0.053% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.032% fail on Bumpers
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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
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0.011% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.0053% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.0053% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.0053% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.0053% fail on
Sub-frame
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0.011% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.011% fail on
Seats
- 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
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0.0053% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0053% fail on Chassis condition
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0.0053% fail on
Body
- 0.0053% fail on Other body component
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0.0053% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0053% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0053% fail on Undertray
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1.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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0.0053% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0053% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.0053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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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
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(32% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.67% fail on
Steering
(49% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.048% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.048% fail on Steering rack
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0.042% fail on
Steering play
- 0.042% fail on Steering rack
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0.021% fail on
Power steering
- 0.021% fail on Operation
- 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.55% fail on
Steering linkage components
(53% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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
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0.011% fail on
Airbags
- 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.22% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Attachment (38% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Condition
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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
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0.011% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.011% fail on Anchorages
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0.0053% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.0053% fail on Speedometer
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0.0053% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.0053% fail on
Doors
- 0.0053% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.0053% fail on
Doors
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Ford Ka (2008 - 2016)
Easy to drive and economical. Handles better than Fiat 500. More room in rear than the Fiat.