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AD08 VWV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,900 mi
Last recorded82,900 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 VWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 76,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi outer netting come away

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Under engine pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,512 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 71,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 67,077 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear upper spring mount areas slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2021 67,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear upper spring mount areas slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,064 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,014 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,252 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,211 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 VWV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

AD08 VWV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is AD08 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 VWV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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