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AC08 KSX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,242 mi
Last recorded79,242 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,242 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 79,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,695 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,293 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front & Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,502 miles

coolant leak at rear of engine also hard to start

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,316 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres slight spliting inner

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,893 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,739 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,739 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 KSX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

AC08 KSX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is AC08 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 KSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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