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AD08 XWT

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,841 mi
Last recorded67,841 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,841 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 67,841 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,869 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 62,850 miles

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

All rear brake pipes has slight corrosion over surface advise only

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 59,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished/wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 57,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished/wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,313 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,069 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 48,634 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 45,918 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 45,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,987 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 28,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,219 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,048 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 XWT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc 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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

AD08 XWT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AD08 XWT 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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