2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · EX58 DKL
2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 21,953 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX58 DKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 21,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX58 DKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (EX58 DKL) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
EX58 DKL Mileage History
- 11/08/202318,320 mi
- 29/08/202318,320 mi
- 23/08/202419,362 mi+1,042 mi
- 18/08/202520,861 mi+1,499 mi
- 24/08/202621,953 mi+1,092 mi
Average of roughly 1,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk1 (PR)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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