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AC08 DFV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,680 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 65,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,958 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 58,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,983 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 75% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has light misting of oil present.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,214 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 52,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield partially detached.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,461 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,305 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,709 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 DFV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AC08 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

AC08 DFV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 DFV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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