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AD57 UGV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,927 mi
Last recorded111,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,927 miles

Front Exhaust flexi detiorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 21 Jan 2025 107,929 miles

Front flexi deteriorated

Headlights discoloured

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 107,929 miles

Front flexi deteriorated

Headlights discoloured

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,557 miles

Headlights discoloured

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 21 Jan 2022 95,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight discolouration in headlights

Very slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 88,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,590 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 79,580 miles

Service brake lagging in operation nearside front lower (1.2.1 (d))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% fronts pull to right (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

brake pedal travel

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,636 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 43,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,559 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,210 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 15,210 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AD57 UGV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 AD57 UGV, 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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AD57 UGV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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