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AD08 XEB

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,236 mi
Last recorded159,236 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XEB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 159,236 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 153,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 153,383 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 145,941 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 132,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 100,754 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 93,265 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 93,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2017 87,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

NS steering rack gator badly twisted

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 87,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

NS steering rack gator badly twisted

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 80,353 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriated

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 72,665 miles

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

leak of gases under bonnet from injector

Fail 20 May 2015 72,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

leak of gases under bonnet from injector

Pass 22 May 2014 64,834 miles

brake fluid at minimum level

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2014 64,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid at minimum level

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2013 54,423 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 42,597 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,597 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 30,876 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 XEB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEB, 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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AD08 XEB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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