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EJ58 CVM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 CVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 109,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 92,663 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (engine oil level on minimum at time of test) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp rear plastic mount bracket broken (secure at time of test) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer metal case corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 92,663 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (engine oil level on minimum at time of test) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp rear plastic mount bracket broken (secure at time of test) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer metal case corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,483 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,145 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 29 Jul 2020 89,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,638 miles

front tyres uneven inner tread wear

rear exhaust box flacking

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 67,149 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 22,229 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 CVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ58 CVM, 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

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What year was EJ58 CVM registered?

EJ58 CVM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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