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EO58 UJZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,396 mi
Last recorded95,396 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,396 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,911 miles

Corrosion to both floor sections both sides, both sides inner and outer sills, rear chassis sections, but sound for now

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

both front top mounts have slightly noisy movement

Fail 16 Oct 2023 90,911 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Corrosion to both floor sections both sides, both sides inner and outer sills, rear chassis sections, but sound for now

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

both front top mounts have slightly noisy movement

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2022 84,707 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR floor pan,,,nsf floor pan,,,nsr sill,,,nsf sill,,,nsr sill,,,osf sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under rear of car

Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under rear of car

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre close to cords

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre age cracked and split

rear tyres 6 years old

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,011 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,627 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

EO58 UJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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