CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA58 LJZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 LJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 70,471 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing by fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,752 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,206 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top strut mount has play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,884 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 64,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush has split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush has split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn low on its outer tread 165.65.13.T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine coolant level very low

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box hanger mounting has corroded away from the system and held in place by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box rubber is split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush has started to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush has started to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box hanger mounting has corroded away from the system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment upper (2.5.A.1c)

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

coolent level low

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,213 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 40,213 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,490 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,503 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,370 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 28,370 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 22,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 22,600 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA58 LJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 LJZ, 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

How do I check the history of EA58 LJZ?

You can check the full history of EA58 LJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA58 LJZ registered?

EA58 LJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is EA58 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 LJZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA58 LJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA58 LJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.