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AD58 ULY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ULY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 129,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 129,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 127,275 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 119,793 miles

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

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

Offside mirror housing insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2021 119,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside mirror housing insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi is damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2019 113,103 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexi is damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,671 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 103,670 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop broken away from mount

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,117 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 84,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

flexi pipe outer casing on exhaust system is deteriorated but not leaking gases

lower gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated but no excessive play felt

possible coolant leak as water level was on minimum

Fail 24 Oct 2014 77,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

flexi pipe outer casing on exhaust system is deteriorated but not leaking gases

lower gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated but no excessive play felt

possible coolant leak as water level was on minimum

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,115 miles

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

advise front wheel off brake inspection

exhaust centre heat shield damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,487 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,449 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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AD58 ULY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD58 ULY, 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 AD58 ULY registered?

AD58 ULY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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