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AD57 UGW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 117,268 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 117,268 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,377 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 108,377 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,528 miles

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

subframe and rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2023 105,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

subframe and rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 101,018 miles

Offside Front tyre badly scrubbed inner edge 195/50r15-82v no visible cords showing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly scrubbed inner edge and perished 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly scrubbed inner edge and perished 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,833 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 85,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,465 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2018 76,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,400 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,610 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,268 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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AD57 UGW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 UGW, 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 AD57 UGW registered?

AD57 UGW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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