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EY58 VMD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,140 mi
Last recorded49,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,140 miles

inner sills slight corosion near side and of side

offside outer sill showing signs of corosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 45,424 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear front joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,170 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 41,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,537 miles

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

offside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2013 29,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,397 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,838 miles

all tyres cracking

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 VMD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

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

Is EY58 VMD safe to buy?

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