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EY58 YOW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,626 mi
Last recorded69,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,626 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,963 miles

noise on eng

Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,566 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,915 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 47,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 8 Sep 2016 36,532 miles

Braking system leaking nsr wheel cylinder/bleed screw/hose area (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster set to zero

Pass 22 Aug 2015 31,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,040 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 YOW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

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

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