Ford Ka
MOT data from 300,412 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.8%. Average mileage at test: 58,749 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18,072 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 9,195 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 7,030 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6,987 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6,171 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5,166 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 5,099 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4,566 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4,446 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4,372 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 295,986 | 77.9% |
| Diesel | 4,426 | 71.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 140 | 75% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1998 | 236 | 70.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1999 | 408 | 63.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2000 | 351 | 69.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2001 | 753 | 65.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2002 | 1,392 | 64.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2003 | 2,467 | 66.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 2004 | 3,325 | 65.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2005 | 3,950 | 65.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2006 | 4,873 | 64.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2007 | 6,977 | 65.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2008 | 8,768 | 64.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2009 | 34,444 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2010 | 34,500 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2011 | 29,541 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2012 | 29,982 | 77.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2013 | 31,864 | 79.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2014 | 31,243 | 81.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a shock absorber bush excessively worn | |||
| 2015 | 22,362 | 81% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a shock absorber bush excessively worn | |||
| 2016 | 12,435 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2017 | 12,531 | 89.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2018 | 13,087 | 88.7% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 14,761 | 92.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
22,452 mi
Median
32,679 mi
75th percentile
45,852 mi
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