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CE58 ELX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,979 mi
Last recorded96,979 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ELX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,979 miles

Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 96,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,494 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,090 miles

Front TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,090 miles

Front TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS/OS (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,113 miles

nsf wishbone bush outer skin pulling away slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,946 miles

N/S/F lower arm bush starting to peel

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F lower arm bush starting to peel

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,351 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 ELX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE58 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

CE58 ELX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is CE58 ELX safe to buy?

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