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EJ58 CXU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,146 mi
Last recorded119,146 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 CXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,146 miles

Front Upper shock mounts play / knocking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake needs adjustment

suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 115,620 miles

Front Upper Shock mounts slight play

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

Offside Rear hand brake needs adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,790 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

wiper arm faulty

Pass 6 Apr 2022 101,140 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 88,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,374 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 76,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,746 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,241 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 67,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,761 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 31,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 CXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

EJ58 CXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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