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EK58 ETE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,819 mi
Last recorded40,819 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 ETE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 40,819 miles

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

all front suspesion components very rusty

both inner sills very rusty

f/o/s coil spring very rusty

o/s outer sill very rusty next to door shut and seatbelt fixing

r/o/s outer sill very rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,573 miles

advisory nearside front windscreen damage cracked out side a swept area

Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,179 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front cracked outer side a swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 35,163 miles

Rear fog lamp not working offside rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front cracked outer side a swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 32,947 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advisory front wiper blades in poor condition

advisory nearside front windscreen cracked but not in a swept area

Pass 28 Oct 2017 30,593 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

advisory note nearside front windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,225 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower slight bonding failer (2.4.G.2)

advisory nearside front windsceen damage cracked under wiper blade

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,508 miles

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

advisory nearside front windsceen is damage cracked outside a swept area

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,985 miles

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

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)

advisory nearside front windsceen is damage cracked outside a swept area

advisory nearside rear brake is noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,194 miles

screen broken not in zone a/b

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 ETE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ETE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK58 ETE registered?

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

Is EK58 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 ETE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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