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EY58 WZL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,020 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 83,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,306 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 67,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,472 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 56,472 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 54,187 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,595 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole starting to corrode o/s/ inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole starting to corrode o/s/ inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2017 46,050 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2017 46,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,522 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 WZL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

EY58 WZL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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