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CE58 AEL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,519 mi
Last recorded52,519 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 AEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,519 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 52,518 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 50,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,787 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 48,787 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 48,768 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,501 miles

some slight corrosion to n/s +o/s front floor pans

Fail 2 Sep 2021 46,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some slight corrosion to n/s +o/s front floor pans

Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,388 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 45,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,303 miles

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

Fail 19 Sep 2019 42,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,362 miles

Nearside Front shocker slight play in stantion

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 39,362 miles

Nearside Front shocker slight play in stantion

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorber bush has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,784 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 24,686 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,025 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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CE58 AEL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE58 AEL, 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 CE58 AEL registered?

CE58 AEL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is CE58 AEL safe to buy?

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