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EO58 XEF

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,578 mi
Last recorded70,578 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 XEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,574 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,207 miles

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and adrift

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,199 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,088 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 XEF is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

EO58 XEF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is EO58 XEF safe to buy?

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