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AB08 YJY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,618 mi
Last recorded40,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 40,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 34,312 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Jun 2025 34,312 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jun 2024 23,876 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 23,868 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills are rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 23,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 23,412 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,235 miles

front tyres on 4mm

Pass 16 Jun 2020 23,039 miles

both front tyres on 4mm

Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,180 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres under 4mm

Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,248 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,701 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,220 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,550 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,755 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,960 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 YJY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 YJY registered?

AB08 YJY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AB08 YJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 YJY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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