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AB08 KXJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,925 mi
Last recorded70,925 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,925 miles

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2023 70,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to high Lambda reading caused by exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 64,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Cooling fan inoperative

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,102 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 60,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Broken. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,395 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,609 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 48,127 miles

Rear both tyres have splits in tread

steering rack damp

Pass 16 May 2016 45,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 41,398 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 39,112 miles

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 22 May 2013 31,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 20,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 16,097 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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AB08 KXJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,286 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 AB08 KXJ, 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 18 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 KXJ registered?

AB08 KXJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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