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EY58 NBL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,335 mi
Last recorded67,335 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 67,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Due to lambda and carbon monoxide being out passed there specified limits (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,146 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,341 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 23 Aug 2018 55,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,312 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 49,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracking up on tread and sidewalls

wipers signs of smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,420 miles

Rear tyres cracking up on tread and sidewalls

Fail 15 Sep 2015 45,420 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking up on tread and sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,050 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 42,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,202 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 35,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,876 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 NBL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

EY58 NBL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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