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EJ58 NVO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 NVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,201 miles

Front electric cooling fan noisy in operation

Nearside Front Lower spot-lamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Offside Front headlamp lens cover misted

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 111,200 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front electric cooling fan noisy in operation

Nearside Front Lower spot-lamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Offside Front headlamp lens cover misted

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 88,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 87,094 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,794 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 75,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,262 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 75,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,824 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,126 miles

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

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

cooling fan bearings noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 66,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,638 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 51,595 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,949 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,748 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,601 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2014 33,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,322 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)

both rear tyres cracking

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,660 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 NVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NVO, 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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EJ58 NVO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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