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AD08 YOE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,234 mi
Last recorded167,234 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YOE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 167,234 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2016 167,182 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 160,217 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 159,887 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,587 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2014 125,482 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,241 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 87,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,367 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 78,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,215 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,670 miles

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

nearside rear rim has slight buckle

offside rear rim has slight buckle

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 YOE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

AD08 YOE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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