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EX58 WBV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,220 mi
Last recorded81,220 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 WBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 81,220 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 81,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 24 Aug 2023 74,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,049 miles

center exhaust section corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded off but still supported

Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,018 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill next to rear axle beam mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

center exhaust section corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded off but still supported

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,419 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front floorpan slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box hanger adrift but supported ok

centre and rear exhaust system rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2021 68,419 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front floorpan slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre and rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,680 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on both front floor pan area

Fail 26 Aug 2020 65,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on both front floor pan area

Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill panel scabby

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,642 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

slight corrosion around both rear inner lower sill area

slight corrosion on both front floorpan area

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,749 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,871 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,858 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 38,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber split at ends

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,831 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 WBV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

EX58 WBV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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