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EK58 GXC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,477 mi
Last recorded46,477 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 46,477 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 46,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 46,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,510 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,428 miles

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside vehicle floor

Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,193 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,460 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,325 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 32,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 23,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXC, 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

How do I check the history of EK58 GXC?

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What year was EK58 GXC registered?

EK58 GXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is EK58 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 GXC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK58 GXC have outstanding finance?

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