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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2015
77.0% pass rate
from 13,396 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Visibility (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on View to rear
      • 0.067% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.022% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0075% fail on Window
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0075% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.8% fail on Suspension (78% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0075% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.097% fail on Macpherson strut (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.097% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.045% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0075% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Cable (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Rod
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (69% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (72% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.067% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0075% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.067% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.060% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.060% fail on Lever
    • 0.045% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.037% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0075% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0075% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (60% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.50% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators (37% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type (37% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.082% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0075% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.045% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.030% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.037% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0075% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (15% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Other emission control equipment (26 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0075% fail on Hinge
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Belts
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0075% fail on Tank
      • 0.0075% fail on Hose
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0075% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.060% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0075% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.22% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0075% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.037% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0075% fail on Operation
    • 0.0075% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.097% fail on Condition
  • 0.090% fail on Identification of the vehicle (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Registration plates (59% better than other 2015 cars)
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  • Ford Ka (2008 - 2016)
    Easy to drive and economical. Based on the Fiat 500 but handles much better. More room in rear than 500.

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