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AD08 UCV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,187 mi
Last recorded121,187 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 UCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,709 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 118,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 117,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

brake pedal rubber split

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2020 116,662 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,445 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 102,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 92,083 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,687 miles

Central gear box mount split

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,304 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 61,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 50,908 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear number plate light dim

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 41,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2011 28,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Small stone chips in zone a

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,307 miles

Oil leak

Small stone chips in zone a

Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,158 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 26,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UCV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

AD08 UCV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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