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AD08 AHZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,198 mi
Last recorded109,198 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 AHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 99,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,509 miles

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 688,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,893 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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AD08 AHZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD08 AHZ, 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 AD08 AHZ registered?

AD08 AHZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AD08 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 AHZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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