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EK58 FKN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,113 mi
Last recorded27,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 27,113 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OSR inner sill corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cut in tread down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked in tread exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked in tread exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF floorpan corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp insecure and not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen scratched. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 26,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OS No plate lamp broken, loose and not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear No plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 25,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall & in tread (1656513) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective cracking on shoulder of tyre ()

coolant level below min

Fail 27 Jan 2023 25,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall & in tread (1656513) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective cracking on shoulder of tyre ()

coolant level below min

Pass 25 Jan 2022 24,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 24,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre has split

Offside Rear tyre has splits

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2019 22,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 21,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,088 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 16,486 miles

o/s/f tyre, cracks on outer wall

Pass 19 Oct 2013 14,434 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 13,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 11,752 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 FKN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FKN, 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 FKN registered?

EK58 FKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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