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MK58 EBO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,386 mi
Last recorded59,386 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 EBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 59,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front seat mount and outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount and outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,201 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear front axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear front axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,830 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 52,830 miles

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

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 x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 44,293 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,965 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg at floor pan (6.1.A.1)

all exhaust hangers corroded

both inner & outer sills have slight surface corrosion

both rear tyres has slight cracking to sidewalls and treads no cords or plys visible

Fail 7 Sep 2017 41,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg at floor pan (6.1.A.1)

all exhaust hangers corroded

both inner & outer sills have slight surface corrosion

both rear tyres has slight cracking to sidewalls and treads no cords or plys visible

coolant level below minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,593 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

CONDENSATION IN OFF SIDE HEADLIGHT

Fail 6 Sep 2016 40,593 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

CONDENSATION IN OFF SIDE HEADLIGHT

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,955 miles

both front lower arm bushings detaching

Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,410 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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MK58 EBO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK58 EBO, 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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MK58 EBO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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