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AD08 AYV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 AYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,576 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,054 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 94,037 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust has major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 85,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,815 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 81,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,956 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,956 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum level

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,595 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 72,590 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,138 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 62,131 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front discs worn pitted scored

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS mirror glass broken

Slight play suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,681 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly loose (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,681 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly loose (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,474 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,536 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner treads

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear heat shield insecure above silencer

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,256 miles

N/s/door mirror is damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2014 34,256 miles

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

N/s/door mirror is damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,725 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 26,722 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,395 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 AYV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AYV, 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 AYV registered?

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

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