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EY58 KHW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,517 mi
Last recorded84,517 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,517 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 84,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 81,882 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 81,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 79,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 74,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 68,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,429 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 53,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,035 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

clutch worn.

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2012 44,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

clutch worn.

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,144 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 36,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S Front lower arm bush, just started to split

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)

Parking brake travel high, efficiency o.k

Small cuts in N/S Front outer tyre wall

Spare tyre flat

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 KHW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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