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AC08 KNY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,335 mi
Last recorded193,335 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KNY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 193,335 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 193,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 187,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyre sidewalls splitting

Fail 2 Apr 2015 187,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2014 175,823 miles

Injector seal leaking slightly

Nsf tyre lumpy on inner edge & cracking in tread grooves

OSF tyre 2.2mm & worn on inner edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 175,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector seal leaking slightly

NS wiperblade split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nsf tyre lumpy on inner edge & cracking in tread grooves

OSF tyre 2.2mm & worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 164,598 miles

Exhaust backbox and centre mounting point corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 164,598 miles

Exhaust backbox and centre mounting point corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 159,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2012 159,981 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2011 124,860 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 5 Apr 2011 124,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

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 KNY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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