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MK58 EET

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,269 mi
Last recorded108,269 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 EET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 108,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D Bushes worn allowing excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded around mounting point of front nearside sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Footwell corroded within mounting point of front suspension (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake pipe ferrule corrded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes perished allowing excessive movment (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded around mounting point of rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front footwell corroded within mounting point of front suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes perished allowing excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken Front coil spring broken. Spring is moving down the strut and in danger of contact with the tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Front discs corroded

Underbody of vehicle shows advancing corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,034 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,039 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,116 miles

o/s front whichbone bush slight damage

Fail 19 Nov 2012 49,114 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s front whichbone bush slight damage

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,701 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,701 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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 EET is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EET, 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 MK58 EET registered?

MK58 EET is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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