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EJ58 CUX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,929 mi
Last recorded70,929 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 CUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,929 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 70,929 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,185 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,142 miles

Nearside Front SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARDS

Nearside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,266 miles

EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 6 Sep 2018 53,266 miles

EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,724 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,919 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake

rear silencer corroded

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

high level stop lamp masked off/not checked

Fail 8 Jul 2014 24,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

high level stop lamp masked off/not checked

rear silencer corroded

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,961 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 17 Jul 2013 19,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,815 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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EJ58 CUX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 EJ58 CUX, 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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EJ58 CUX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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