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AC08 OVX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,710 mi
Last recorded108,710 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 108,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension top plate missing

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2026 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front suspension top plate missing

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,037 miles

suspension rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2025 99,037 miles

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

suspension rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2024 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,739 miles

front chassis rails rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,850 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to n/s/r x o/s/f wheel rims / n/s/f wheel slight out of shape / o/s/r spring corroding / oil filter corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2021 62,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to n/s/r x o/s/f wheel rims / n/s/f wheel slight out of shape / o/s/r spring corroding / oil filter corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2019 47,362 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2018 41,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2018 41,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2017 33,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,384 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 19,319 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 19,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 14,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 12,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,748 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 9,271 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 9,271 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 OVX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

AC08 OVX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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