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EX58 DWG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,320 mi
Last recorded76,320 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,320 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes noisy (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,295 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 58,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Thin (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rattle under car

Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,324 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,379 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,963 miles

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

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 DWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX58 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

EX58 DWG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is EX58 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 DWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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