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EY58 LFA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 LFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,473 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust corroded

offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated / poor condition (border line pass)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,137 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by driver door (5.2.6)

Rear both rear suspension top mounts movement but not excessive

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

slight brake judder on front brakes

Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by driver door (5.2.6)

Rear both rear suspension top mounts movement but not excessive

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

slight brake judder on front brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak,n/s front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak,n/s front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,156 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,336 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,434 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 44,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 44,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nail o/s rear tyre

rear ex box loose

front discs poor condition

front inner brake pads worn close to limits unable to view fully

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 LFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

EY58 LFA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is EY58 LFA safe to buy?

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