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EY58 KTG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,243 mi
Last recorded68,243 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 KTG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 68,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 64,754 miles

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,214 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 56,112 miles

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads, no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* Size 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads, no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* Size 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,987 miles

Corrosion starting in Off Side body sill

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,764 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 KTG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTG, 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

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What year was EY58 KTG registered?

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

Is EY58 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY58 KTG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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