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EK58 GYV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,008 mi
Last recorded143,008 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 GYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 143,008 miles

Front N/S and O/S floor section corroding

N/S and O/S outer sills corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 143,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S and O/S floor section corroding

N/S and O/S outer sills corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 127,603 miles

Front Tyres are perished

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

Nearside Front floor section is rusting

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

Offside Front floor section is rusting

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill panels are rusting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jun 2022 127,599 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant stain in the area of the thermostat housing

Front Tyres are perished

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

Nearside Front floor section is rusting

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

Offside Front floor section is rusting

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill panels are rusting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,885 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 110,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,093 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,787 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 40,786 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,909 miles

Slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,922 miles

o/s/f wiper split

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 GYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

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

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