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M5 TYC

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,371 mi
Last recorded37,371 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 TYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 37,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 36,655 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 35,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 33,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 31,583 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 31,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 30,688 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 30,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,853 miles

Rear both sides tyres starting to crack on side walls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread creacked (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 26,853 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear both sides tyres starting to crack on side walls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread creacked (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,067 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,067 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,181 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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M5 TYC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M5 TYC, 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 M5 TYC registered?

M5 TYC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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