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EY58 VFS

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,268 mi
Last recorded29,268 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 VFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 29,268 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 29,267 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer to Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 28,202 miles

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 28,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 24,559 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 23,382 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,245 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,393 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 13,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,878 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 VFS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

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

Is EY58 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY58 VFS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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