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EJ58 CXV

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,444 mi
Last recorded59,444 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 CXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 59,444 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,556 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened OSF subframe extension corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 54,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,246 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 54,246 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 54,154 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 54,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,492 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front seat release faulty

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2019 49,491 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front seat release faulty

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,718 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,655 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,655 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,213 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & split

Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to approx 3MM

both rear tyres worn to approx 3MM

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,178 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,616 miles

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,677 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 CXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CXV, 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 EJ58 CXV registered?

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

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