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EJ58 GBY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,658 mi
Last recorded83,658 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 GBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 83,658 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain rpm for fast and natural idle tests (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge, about to go through to the cords, 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills and floor pans corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear floor pans corroded

reverse light inop

thermostat housing damp

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,233 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,644 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,440 miles

rear under sills surface rust

Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear under sills surface rust

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,052 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,454 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,204 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 40,204 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,289 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 GBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

EJ58 GBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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