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EK58 DDA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 DDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

noth rear tyres perished on either side

spared wheel not checked due to items in the boot

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,733 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 34,733 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,145 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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EK58 DDA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK58 DDA, 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 EK58 DDA registered?

EK58 DDA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is EK58 DDA safe to buy?

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