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AC08 XXM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,577 mi
Last recorded148,577 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 148,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 142,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,459 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 116,433 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where the spring sits at the top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,480 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 108,480 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,124 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 90,124 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,899 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 56,860 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 48,446 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 48,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,618 miles

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

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

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 XXM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

AC08 XXM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is AC08 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XXM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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