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Ford KA - 2008

370.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ford KA, model year 2008. Sample size: 4,880 cars, 10,639 tests and 39,452 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,880 cars

The 2008 Ford Ka has an overall defect rate of 371 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 10% higher than the average car of the same year at 337 defects per 100. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate rises significantly, especially in the highest mileage category, where it reaches 577 defects per 100. The Ka excels in brakes and steering, with defect rates well below the average, but it struggles with wheels, body structure, and equipment, showing much higher defect rates than typical for its age. Overall, while the Ka has some strengths, its higher incidence of certain defects highlights areas for potential concern.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,880 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 50.3% better
66.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 47.2% better
9.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • Power steering pipe, hose or wiring: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▼ 14.6% worse
29.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 24.1% better
70.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 28.8% worse
399.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 97.1% worse
101.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 171.3% worse
27.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • A seat belt:
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • Audible warning:
Other
▲ 6.1% better
38.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 578 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,137
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,641
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 2,980
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,338
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,325
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,764
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,609
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,212
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,084
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 918

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 2,980
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,084
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 918
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 875
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 607
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 411
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 376
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 341
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 334
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 316