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AF08 LAO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,162 mi
Last recorded96,162 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 96,162 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 96,162 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,271 miles

Offside Front Seat does not tip forward.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 84,271 miles

Offside Front Seat does not tip forward.

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 77,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,135 miles

poor image offside front headlight

Fail 1 Mar 2014 61,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both windscreen wiper blades deteriated but still clear screen

Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both windscreen wiper blades deteriated but still clear screen

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,794 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,200 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 43,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,758 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 35,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LAO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

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

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