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AC08 CZE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,384 mi
Last recorded104,384 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 92,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,446 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,552 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 80,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,300 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,806 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,704 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 61,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe holed (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,134 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 57,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2014 53,286 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

N/S/Rear tyre "aged"/"cracked",sidewalls & tread.

O/S/Front tyre inner sidewall starting to split in places.

O/S/Rear tyre"aged"/"cracked" & inner sidewall starting to split in places.

Pass 11 May 2013 48,426 miles

Rear tyres "aged"/"cracked"

Pass 19 May 2012 41,356 miles

rear tyres "aged/cracking" around sidewalls

Fail 19 May 2012 41,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres "aged/cracking" around sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2011 31,883 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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AC08 CZE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CZE, 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 CZE registered?

AC08 CZE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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