MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Boot floor excessively corroded and holed, reducing structural strength
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fog light full of water
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broken off
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust hanger broken off
both rear axle bushes worn
front brake pads 90% worn discs worn
front brake pads 80% worn
offside front fog light not working
oil leak from gearbox
slight play in both rear axle mounting bushes
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads 80% worn
offside front fog light not working
oil leak from gearbox
slight play in both rear axle mounting bushes
Both rear tyres slightly misshapen.
Fine chips in windscreen.
Oil around gearbox - Suspect oil weep.
Rear wiper blade split.
Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting bushes.
Steering slightly stiff/firm.
Suspect clutch not fully clearing reverse.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear tyres slightly misshapen.
Fine chips in windscreen.
Front brake discs worn/lipped.
N/S/F tyre worn to wear bands & bald on inner edge - Recommend replaced & tracking checked (195/45x16).
Oil around gearbox - Suspect oil weep.
Rear wiper blade split.
Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting bushes.
Steering slightly stiff/firm.
Suspect clutch not fully clearing reverse.
Both headlight aims on lowest limits.
Different size wheel & tyre fitted as spare.
Fine chips in windscreen.
Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.
O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge (195/45x16).
O/S/R tyre slightly misshapen.
Oil around gearbox.
Rear wiper blade split.
Suspect clutch not fully clearing reverse.
Suspect front brake pads approx. 60% worn.
Suspect steering slightly heavy/stiff.
Dummy spare fitted.
Signs of oil around gearbox.
Suspect steering slightly heavy.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Dummy spare fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
O/S/F tyre very close to wear bands & has small cut in sidewall.
Signs of oil around gearbox.
Suspect steering slightly heavy.
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EK58 DLU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EK58 DLU, 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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EK58 DLU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2008.
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