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AC08 DGV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,288 mi
Last recorded107,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,288 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 107,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,930 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 88,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,658 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,658 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)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 73,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,780 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 62,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box corroded

front panel bolts not tightend down

Fail 13 May 2014 62,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box corroded

front panel bolts not tightend down

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,140 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,115 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 DGV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

AC08 DGV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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