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AD08 XVW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,058 mi
Last recorded154,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 154,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 143,063 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 135,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 119,524 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 119,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 96,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light is ON.

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

Offside Wiper is slightly smeary.

Pass 24 May 2016 84,276 miles

Nearside Front passenger back seat rest not folding down

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers back seat rest not folding down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 84,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger back seat rest not folding down

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers back seat rest not folding down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2015 73,561 miles

All four wheel rims are slightly distorted.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers are smeary.

Pass 19 May 2015 73,561 miles

All four wheel rims are slightly distorted.

wipers are smeary.

Pass 22 May 2014 62,300 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 50,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 50,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2012 42,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 42,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,182 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 XVW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

AD08 XVW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AD08 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 XVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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