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AC08 YUT

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,573 mi
Last recorded67,573 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YUT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,180 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 55,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,276 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,769 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,318 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,318 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,001 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,898 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 YUT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

AC08 YUT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AC08 YUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 YUT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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