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AD08 UCG

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 UCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front coil springs fowling on inner wings

Fail 22 Sep 2025 116,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front coil springs fowling on inner wings

Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,066 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 108,922 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022
Pass 28 Dec 2021 94,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 69,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,052 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,316 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 40,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,335 miles

front tyres are perishing/cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,029 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 UCG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 UCG registered?

AD08 UCG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is AD08 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 UCG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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