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Ford Ka MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.1% pass rate
from 11,055 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Ka is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (45% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp (94% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (96% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type (96% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (64% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.027% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.045% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Daytime running lamps
    • 0.0090% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0090% fail on Switch
    • 0.0090% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0090% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0090% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0090% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (54% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Washers
    • 0.43% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on View to rear
      • 0.063% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.018% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.018% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0090% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.97% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.64% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0090% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.045% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0090% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.045% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0090% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.0090% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.090% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.090% fail on Lever
    • 0.036% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.036% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0090% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.027% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0090% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0090% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0090% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0090% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Steering linkage components (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Track rod end (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0090% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0090% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0090% fail on Requirements
    • 0.100% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0090% fail on Joints
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.027% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.018% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0090% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0090% fail on Doors
      • 0.0090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0090% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0090% fail on Seats
      • 0.0090% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.090% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.027% fail on Springs
      • 0.027% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.027% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.0090% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.0090% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.0090% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.0090% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.0090% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.0090% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.090% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.036% fail on Identification of the vehicle (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Registration plates (85% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.036% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0090% fail on Condition
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