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EA58 HBP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 HBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 83,666 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside [next to lower rear subframe bolts] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch body[top part of inner arch] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside body sills and body on wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside body body [can be seen through wheel arches[full inspection not possible as plastic trims fitted] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp unit has moisture inside but no effect on emmited light

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,479 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion underside of the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 82,478 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion underside of the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 80,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 75,653 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2018 75,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,772 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,772 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,838 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,607 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,607 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,148 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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EA58 HBP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA58 HBP, 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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EA58 HBP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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