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EX58 CGF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 CGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2022 89,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,859 miles

front and rear sills&floors weakened by corrosion. Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2021 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear sills&floors weakened by corrosion. Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,355 miles

Large loose floormat has returned to being behind pedals

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2020 84,264 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner seals corroded around rear subframe mounting points

Fail 28 Sep 2019 79,231 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear of engine running down block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner seals corroded around rear subframe mounting points

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,776 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

minor oil leaks

near side front tyre smooth on outer edge, nearly to cords

off side front tyre smooth on outer edge

off side rear wheel damaged on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,359 miles

Exhaust Bracket Broken Tail Box,

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,729 miles

Front exhaust flexi-pipe mesh support cover is breaking away

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( borderline pass ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside lens (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 58,729 miles

Front exhaust flexi-pipe mesh support cover is breaking away

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( borderline pass ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 49,418 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,924 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,824 miles

front discs showing wear

n/s/f lower arm bush split

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2011 33,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs showing wear

n/s/f lower arm bush split

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

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 CGF 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 57.9%.

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 EX58 CGF, 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 EX58 CGF registered?

EX58 CGF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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