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EK58 UVO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,073 miles

reverse lamp in- op

Fail 16 Jun 2025 88,060 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp in- op

Pass 22 Jun 2024 83,884 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 83,883 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, above silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 83,815 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor by seat mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 81,818 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 81,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 79,948 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill under arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f & n/s/f rear wish bone bushes becoming worn.

o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes becoming worn

Fail 29 Jun 2021 78,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f & n/s/f rear wish bone bushes becoming worn.

o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes becoming worn

Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,344 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 76,482 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 76,482 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,881 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 61,881 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,347 miles

Nearside Front small cut on outter side wall of tyres

Pass 27 May 2016 51,139 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,092 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,983 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Oct 2013 40,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise from n/s/r brake drum

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 3,373 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 UVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

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

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