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EY58 VKR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 50,747 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 50,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate likly to be miss read

Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,963 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,821 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 44,834 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 44,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 42,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 42,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 39,549 miles

Both front wheels inner rims damaged.

Corrosion of power steering pipes.

General corrosion of underside or vehicle.

O/S/F and rear wipers rubbers split.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,830 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 36,830 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake bleed screw (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,708 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,617 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,752 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,745 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 VKR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

EY58 VKR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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