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BF58 EKZ

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,438 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner fuel filler panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both inner sills starting to corrode

brake servo vacuum pipe starting to crack

floor starting to corrode

Fail 21 Aug 2018 47,429 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner fuel filler panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both inner sills starting to corrode

brake servo vacuum pipe starting to crack

floor starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,555 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 41,536 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill next to axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill next to axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,129 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking around shoulder

Nearside Wiper blade split at ends

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,795 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall [no cords showing ]

near side wiper blade split on edges

off side rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall [no cords showing ]

Fail 27 Aug 2014 26,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light is illuminated

near side rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall [no cords showing ]

near side wiper blade split on edges

off side rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall [no cords showing ]

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,889 miles

EML illuminated.

N/S wiper blade torn on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 21,889 miles

EML illuminated.

N/S wiper blade torn on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 EKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF58 EKZ registered?

BF58 EKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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