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LG58 ZZA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,000 mi
Last recorded72,000 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 ZZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,000 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

outer sills have corrosion - both sides

underbody underseal

Pass 8 May 2025 70,073 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 70,069 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 67,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 64,903 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroding.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 64,903 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroding.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,668 miles

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2022 61,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 56,861 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both side rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,768 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 48,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,476 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,451 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 18,111 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 May 2015 18,111 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 8,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 4,792 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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LG58 ZZA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG58 ZZA, 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 LG58 ZZA registered?

LG58 ZZA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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