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EO58 DLJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,580 mi
Last recorded75,580 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 DLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,872 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 68,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,231 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 66,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 60,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By sub frame bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By axle bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By sub frame bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By axle bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 58,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,072 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 55,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge SERIOUSLY perished, but no ply or cords visible. Recommended change soon - 165/65/R13

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread depth, but no ply or cords visible. Recommenced change - 165/65/R13

Fail 7 Oct 2017 52,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge SERIOUSLY perished, but no ply or cords visible. Recommended change soon - 165/65/R13

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread depth, but no ply or cords visible. Recommenced change - 165/65/R13

Pass 17 Sep 2016 47,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,097 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 33,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 13,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,782 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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EO58 DLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 EO58 DLJ, 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 EO58 DLJ registered?

EO58 DLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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