Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2016
81.0% pass rate
from 8,354 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (41% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (55% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear
      • 0.036% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.012% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.012% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.072% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.024% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.90% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.096% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.024% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (24% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.036% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.036% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (97% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.096% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.084% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.096% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.096% fail on Lever
    • 0.072% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.060% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 0.95% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition (78% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.036% fail on Compression ignition (89% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.012% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.072% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.69% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.012% fail on Tank
    • 0.036% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.024% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis
      • 0.012% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.13% fail on Steering
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.096% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.072% fail on Identification of the vehicle (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Registration plates (66% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Ka+ (2016 - 2020)
    Impressive levels of comfort and refinement. Spacious interior and large boot. Well equipped. Good ride and very comfortable.
  • 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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