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EY58 KGN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 KGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underseal throughout vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2023 69,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underseal throughout vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,847 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis has sealant underneath vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,704 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer sidewall ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 61,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer sidewall ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread/wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread/wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,160 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 39,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,072 miles

FUEL FILTER HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 39,072 miles

FUEL FILTER HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 37,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 37,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,874 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 30,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,176 miles

Slight oil leak from gear selector seal

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 KGN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EY58 KGN, 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 EY58 KGN registered?

EY58 KGN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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