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A8 VMR

2013 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,743 mi
Last recorded82,743 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VMR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 82,743 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,284 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 77,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low headlight broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight broken (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear and cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm worn on edges and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 72,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,470 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,468 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,632 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,039 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 38,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,565 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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A8 VMR is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 VMR registered?

A8 VMR is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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