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AD08 YLY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,288 mi
Last recorded116,288 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 116,288 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 116,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 116,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 110,696 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,469 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 107,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level just above minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on edges, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,247 miles

Coolant level was below minimum

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

There was no oil in engine

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,128 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,614 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 74,555 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 74,555 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,619 miles

slight distortion both front wheels

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight distortion both front wheels

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,388 miles

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

slight distortion nearside front wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2016 59,388 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight distortion nearside front wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2015 52,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

engine oil level close to minimum mark.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,071 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

engine oil level close to minimum mark.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,407 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,754 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 YLY 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 68.2%.

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 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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

AD08 YLY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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