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MK58 EBP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 EBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 72,582 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front To Rear Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Fuel Filler Pipe Area Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner + Outer Sil Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember Corroded Above Exhaust Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Corroded Near Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Corroded Near Rear Exhaust Box Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 72,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure chasis mount excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance /exhaust support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (subrame mounting point heavily corroded) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,389 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,039 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,991 miles

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

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

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 EBP 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 69.2%.

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

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