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EK58 OEM

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,899 mi
Last recorded30,899 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 OEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 30,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 30,505 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,100 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,804 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 28,042 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 28,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 24,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,053 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 6 Nov 2015 20,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,660 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 OEM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

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

Is EK58 OEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 OEM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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