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EA58 XSD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,855 mi
Last recorded41,855 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 XSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 41,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 41,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 40,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cylinder slight sweepage of fluid

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 37,383 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 37,383 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting area holed with corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 33,891 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 33,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 33,049 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 33,045 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 32,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 31,836 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,294 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 15,657 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 XSD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 EA58 XSD, 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 EA58 XSD registered?

EA58 XSD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is EA58 XSD safe to buy?

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