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EO58 DMZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,328 mi
Last recorded125,328 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 DMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,328 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill & inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Wipers smeary

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 121,455 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 121,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 117,220 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,033 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,456 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,550 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 DMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO58 DMZ, 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 DMZ registered?

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

Is EO58 DMZ safe to buy?

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