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EK58 HSF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,273 mi
Last recorded86,273 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2020 86,273 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 82,664 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 82,664 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 79,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,497 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 76,497 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,959 miles

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks

Fail 29 Sep 2014 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,207 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,207 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,695 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,059 miles

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

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 HSF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

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

Is EK58 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 HSF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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