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EO58 PLX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,477 mi
Last recorded38,477 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 38,477 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 36,096 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 19,697 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers deteriorated but still clear screen

Fail 20 Oct 2014 19,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front wipers deteriorated but still clear screen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,631 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)

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,997 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 17 Sep 2011 8,503 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 PLX 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 90%.

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 PLX, 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 EO58 PLX registered?

EO58 PLX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is EO58 PLX safe to buy?

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