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EY58 VDR

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 VDR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,750 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 70,747 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,731 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,365 miles

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 3 Mar 2017 57,901 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,072 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,428 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 47,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,605 miles

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

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 VDR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

Is EY58 VDR safe to buy?

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