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EY58 HSF

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,032 mi
Last recorded41,032 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 HSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 41,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 38,958 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 38,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,137 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,432 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 34,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2016 32,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,004 miles

Offside Rear Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

both front tyres treads cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2015 31,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

both front tyres treads cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,508 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,348 miles

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

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

minor cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2012 20,272 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 17,580 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 17,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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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EY58 HSF is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY58 HSF, 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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EY58 HSF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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