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EK58 ETV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,209 mi
Last recorded41,209 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 ETV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 41,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessively worn and debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessively worn and debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,803 miles

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

both front brake disc worn

both rear tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 26 Oct 2018 35,976 miles

exhaust corroded

various under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush unbonding

Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,624 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes unbonded

exhaust corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2017 33,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes unbonded

exhaust corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,294 miles

Oil leak ()

front hubs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,286 miles

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKIED

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,141 miles

front tyres slightly age cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,668 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 ETV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

EK58 ETV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EK58 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 ETV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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