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AE58 AVU

2008 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,615 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

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

wipers not park correctly

Fail 29 Oct 2018 108,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

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

wipers not park correctly

Pass 27 Oct 2017

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front air box has crack

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn button is in the incorrect place but works

instrument cluster faulty

Pass 24 Sep 2016 213,446 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 213,446 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 208,324 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 207,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 166,165 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 166,165 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,406 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,413 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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AE58 AVU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE58 AVU, 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 AE58 AVU registered?

AE58 AVU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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