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EX58 CAV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,412 mi
Last recorded63,412 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 CAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,427 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,200 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 58,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,080 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,745 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Lower Some corrosion in centre of sill and rear end, offside.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,072 miles

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

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

Offside body sill starting to corrode at front corner. also small hole in rear by wheel arch mounting screw.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,653 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion offside lower body sill corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 47,621 miles

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside lower body sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion offside lower body sill corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,948 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 2 Sep 2015 40,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,340 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,893 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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EX58 CAV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EX58 CAV, 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 EX58 CAV registered?

EX58 CAV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EX58 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 CAV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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