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AD08 XCV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,222 mi
Last recorded141,222 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 141,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,986 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 136,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,593 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2020 124,647 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 115,241 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 115,241 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/r15-82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 195/50/r15-82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 108,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/50R15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/50R15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 98,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/50R15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/50R15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 91,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged **STRONG ADVISE** (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front grill insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,733 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,566 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 33,874 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 XCV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel 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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

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

Is AD08 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 XCV 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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