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EY58 YPU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,719 mi
Last recorded67,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 YPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,719 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 58,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 48,990 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 45,770 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wishbone mount leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 42,592 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 42,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wishbone mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system down pipe from servo wet traveling down to underside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 37,252 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wishbone mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank has slight corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 33,704 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 33,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,469 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offsider rear tyre treads starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,537 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes unbonding

exhaust corroded

foot brake travel

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,351 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,958 miles

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,101 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 YPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

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

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