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AD08 AGU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 AGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 110,409 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 110,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Not Starting When Ignition Switched On Requires Several Attempts To Start Car

Pass 5 Dec 2023 106,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 106,024 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,020 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 99,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,739 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 81,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 75,719 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded but still secure at present

corrosion evident around previous body repair on o/s/f back panel

engine oil below minimum

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn and worn bias to the edges

strong advise - wiper blades smear screen

Fail 18 May 2017 75,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded but still secure at present

corrosion evident around previous body repair on o/s/f back panel

engine oil below minimum

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn and worn bias to the edges

strong advise - wiper blades smear screen

Pass 16 May 2016 67,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak from belt area, level low

exhaust system corroded - rear hangers in poor condition

front registration plate damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 59,552 miles

front brakes worn

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear coilspring corroded

rear silencer hangers corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,283 miles

a/c pipework rubbing on brake servo

exhaust hangers heavily corroded but still secure. Rear exhaust corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre worn slightly bias to outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm) (also slightly bias to outer edge and slightly perished)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight noise evident from n/s/r hub when wheel spun by hand

steering rack pinion stained with steering fluid

strong advise - o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm (also bald on edges and perished)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

a/c pipework rubbing on brake servo

exhaust hangers heavily corroded but still secure. Rear exhaust corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre worn slightly bias to outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm) (also slightly bias to outer edge and slightly perished)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight noise evident from n/s/r hub when wheel spun by hand

steering rack pinion stained with steering fluid

strong advise - o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm (also bald on edges and perished)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,803 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s rear spring corroded

o/s rear tyre perished and on 3mm

both front tyres perished, n/s front 2mm, o/s front 3mm (minimum 1.6mm)

engine stabiliser mount starting to split

exhaust system corroding, including mounting brackets

steering rack damp with power stering fluid

very slight brake bind from o/s rear

Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

STRONG ADVISE - n/s rear indicator faded

both front tyres perished, n/s front 2mm, o/s front 3mm (minimum 1.6mm)

engine stabiliser mount starting to split

exhaust system corroding, including mounting brackets

front number plate damaged

o/s rear indicator faded

o/s rear spring corroded

o/s rear tyre perished and on 3mm

steering rack damp with power stering fluid

very slight brake bind from o/s rear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,682 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

coolant stain around housing at front of engine block, level on minimum

exhaust system hangers corroded

front numberplate cracked

offside rear coilspring corroded

shallow cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight perishing on both rear tyres, small cut in nearside rear tyre valve stem

slight stain around steering rack pinion area

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 21 Jun 2012 38,682 miles

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

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant stain around housing at front of engine block, level on minimum

exhaust system hangers corroded

front numberplate cracked

nearside wiper split and smears slightly

offside rear coilspring corroded

shallow cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight perishing on both rear tyres, small cut in nearside rear tyre valve stem

slight stain around steering rack pinion area

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 24 Jun 2011 30,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no.plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,041 miles

front no.plate slightly damaged

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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AD08 AGU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD08 AGU, 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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AD08 AGU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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