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AF08 KYU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,454 mi
Last recorded78,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 KYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/18 82V avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 82V avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,452 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe has burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/18 82V avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 82V avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,261 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 74,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 82V avon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 82V hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,190 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 70,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 42,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,694 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 25,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,972 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 7,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,724 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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AF08 KYU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF08 KYU, 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 AF08 KYU registered?

AF08 KYU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 KYU safe to buy?

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