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AO58 EKY

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,147 mi
Last recorded92,147 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 EKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 92,147 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,398 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 89,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 85,322 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,747 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,430 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fixings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner seals corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 84,430 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fixings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner seals corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,617 miles

GENERAL SURFACE COROSION TO UNDERSIDE/REAR SUSPENTION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,969 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,695 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 68,695 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,190 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,518 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brakes fluctuating

front tyres on/near limit...poor

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant very low

Fail 12 Oct 2011 31,836 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant very low

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AO58 EKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 EKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO58 EKY registered?

AO58 EKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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