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BF58 EKE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,359 mi
Last recorded71,359 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 71,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,466 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,466 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,140 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Centre section bracket is broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Chassis box section and boot floor holed and heavily corroded. [Not in prescribed area]

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. N/S and O/S. In front of rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,140 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Centre section bracket is broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Chassis box section and boot floor holed and heavily corroded. [Not in prescribed area]

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. N/S and O/S. In front of rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,841 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,780 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along entire lenth (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r chassis box section and boot floor and inner wheel arch holed and heavily corroded. [not in pre-scribed area]

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,926 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor - sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor- front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor - front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor - sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,444 miles

corrosion to sills

nearside tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake appication just met

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2017 52,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion to sills

nearside tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake appication just met

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,891 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Sills have slight carrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2014 30,273 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,387 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 23,229 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,381 miles

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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BF58 EKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF58 EKE, 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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BF58 EKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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