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AC08 CWO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,121 mi
Last recorded100,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CWO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,121 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter fouling tie rod

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,901 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 90,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main b/pipe to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,489 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 86,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,647 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,030 miles

corrosion to both rear coil springs

exhaust heatshield insicure

front brake discs slight pitting

nearside and offside front strut top mounts/bearings noisy

Fail 6 Jul 2015 69,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to both rear coil springs

exhaust heatshield insicure

front brake discs slight pitting

nearside and offside front strut top mounts/bearings noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,730 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

rear heat sheld loose

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,983 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,866 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 27,866 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

washers poor

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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AC08 CWO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AC08 CWO, 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 AC08 CWO registered?

AC08 CWO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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