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AD57 XWL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,001 mi
Last recorded163,001 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 XWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 163,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 157,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 155,071 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 152,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 146,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 140,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,969 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,603 miles

exhaust filxy deteriaing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,710 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

exhaust filxy deteriaing

Fail 30 Nov 2017 118,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

exhaust filxy deteriaing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,254 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,610 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,549 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,328 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 49,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 37,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,534 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 XWL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

AD57 XWL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AD57 XWL safe to buy?

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