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EX58 YCJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,912 mi
Last recorded134,912 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 134,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 123,326 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 118,413 miles

rear axle beam bushes slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,608 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,663 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)

slight leak from clutch pipe

Fail 18 Aug 2012 39,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 39,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,880 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 YCJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YCJ, 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

How do I check the history of EX58 YCJ?

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What year was EX58 YCJ registered?

EX58 YCJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is EX58 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 YCJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX58 YCJ have outstanding finance?

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