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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2014
77.4% pass rate
from 18,704 tests in 2021
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (88% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.059% fail on View to rear
      • 0.059% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type (48% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.011% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0053% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.096% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.048% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.037% fail on Horn (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0053% fail on Switch
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.096% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.075% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.043% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0053% fail on Other components
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (13% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Suspension (18% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (28% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.080% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0053% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0053% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0053% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0053% fail on Pipe
    • 0.037% fail on Doors (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0053% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.53% fail on Steering (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering linkage components (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Track rod end (45% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering component (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.064% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0053% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0053% fail on Other components
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.091% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0053% fail on Requirements
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.021% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels (43% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Attachment (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (51% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.0053% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0053% fail on Speedometer
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