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AD08 YCX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,556 mi
Last recorded84,556 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 84,556 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 84,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 81,488 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,695 miles

Exhaust flex pipe damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,482 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 68,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 64,436 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,740 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,778 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 55,778 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,154 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,553 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 36,425 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,961 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,451 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 YCX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

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

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