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EK58 XTP

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,648 mi
Last recorded105,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 XTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 105,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close inner edge and cracking 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the rest of sills corroding in places

Pass 4 Jul 2024 102,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,402 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,771 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,556 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,051 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,912 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,144 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,830 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes started to debond

slight twisting o/s/f flexy brake hose

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,063 miles

Front end damage

Fail 3 Oct 2012 72,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front end damage

Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,073 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 58,073 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on the edge

n/s rear tyre going out of shape ?

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 XTP is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

EK58 XTP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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