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GO55 ZAC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,059 mi
Last recorded16,059 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO55 ZAC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 16,059 miles

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

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

nsf top mount play

underside corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 16,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nsf top mount play

underside corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 15,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 15,234 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 14,580 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes in wheel arch flaky (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop plate in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 14,579 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes in wheel arch flaky (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop plate in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 13,787 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 13,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 13,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 12,067 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mounting points of front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 10,589 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 9,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

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

Wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 12 Feb 2016 7,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,224 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust very rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2014 6,224 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust very rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,173 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 5,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,189 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 2,966 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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GO55 ZAC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GO55 ZAC, 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 GO55 ZAC registered?

GO55 ZAC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is GO55 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO55 ZAC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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