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AF08 KYZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,845 mi
Last recorded157,845 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 KYZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 157,845 miles

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 157,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 143,482 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 143,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,661 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 121,658 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 121,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipes and front bumper poorly secured

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

The exhaust is deteriorated

The n/s headlamp mounts are damaged

The o/s main brake pipe is corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 121,627 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Radiator rupturing (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shields loose

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Radiator insecure due to previous impact to lower front of vehicle. SUPPORTS ALMOST TOTALLY MISSING

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,002 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,046 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER PLUS OUTER RIMS OF WHEEL

Fail 9 Mar 2017 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER PLUS OUTER RIMS OF WHEEL

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,602 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS DAMAGED ON INNER RIMS OF WHEELS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,602 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

BOTH REAR WHEELS DAMAGED ON INNER RIMS OF WHEELS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

center rear seatbelt locking mechanisum casing missing but seatbelt can still function as intended

rear most exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 20 Mar 2015 58,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

center rear seatbelt locking mechanisum casing missing but seatbelt can still function as intended

front bumper loose but not insecure

radiator loose but not insecure

rear most exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,512 miles

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

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 26 Feb 2014 42,512 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 22 Mar 2013 33,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear tyres are deterated/cracked on outer sidewalls

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 23,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,352 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 KYZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AF08 KYZ, 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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AF08 KYZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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