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EJ58 CYV

2008 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 CYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,417 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,706 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,885 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 85,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,524 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 70,151 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,196 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,113 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 44,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 21,391 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 21,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 CYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

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

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