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L20 LNK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,807 mi
Last recorded21,807 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 LNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 21,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 20,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust build up on suspension components

Fail 12 Nov 2024 20,418 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2023 20,399 miles

front discs rusty

surface rust under body

Fail 13 Nov 2023 20,399 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front discs rusty

surface rust under body

Pass 4 Nov 2022 19,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2021 19,542 miles

surface rust build up

Pass 7 Nov 2020 19,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 18,497 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 17,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 16,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 14,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 7,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 4,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,515 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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L20 LNK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L20 LNK, 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 L20 LNK registered?

L20 LNK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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