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CV58 EZD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,254 mi
Last recorded87,254 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 EZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 87,254 miles

Coolant leak vehicle over heated during mot test, allowed vehicle to cool down to carry out emissions test ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight play in gearbox diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 87,254 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak vehicle over heated during mot test, allowed vehicle to cool down to carry out emissions test ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight play in gearbox diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,060 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2024 81,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,031 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,102 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front & rear suspension components corroed

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,277 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2020 65,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,857 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMIT, 2mm.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT & REAT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH, FRONT FLEXABLE JOINT DETERIORATED & REAR BOX RUSTY

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE BRACET RUSTED THROUGH

SLIGHT PLAY O/S FRONT TOP MOUNTING.SUSPENSION

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,970 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,278 miles

Exhaust clamp and rear box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,997 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,685 miles

Nearside Rear back box is corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,156 miles

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

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

back box corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 14,270 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 10,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 10,592 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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CV58 EZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV58 EZD, 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 CV58 EZD registered?

CV58 EZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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