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EY58 KSV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,134 mi
Last recorded105,134 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 KSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,134 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 105,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DUE TO FAULTY SWITCH (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,744 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 102,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 98,428 miles

Nearside Front buckled wheel

advise on corroded outer sills

Pass 21 May 2021 96,401 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps dip/main beam switch sticking on main (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel bent/poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front floor n/s,inner sills,rear chassis areas-corrosion

o/s/f tyre on limit/bald inner edge

rear boot floor area accident damage

Fail 15 May 2021 96,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed @ seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low very (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind axle,outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed @ seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps dip/main beam switch sticking on main (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel bent/poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front floor n/s,inner sills,rear chassis areas-corrosion

o/s/f tyre on limit/bald inner edge

rear boot floor area accident damage

Pass 25 May 2020 90,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor rear corrosion

Fail 25 May 2020 90,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor rear corrosion

Pass 25 May 2020 90,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 85,108 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 85,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,135 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 82,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,168 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,436 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,436 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,339 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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EY58 KSV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

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

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