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AF08 LEU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,428 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 73,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,465 miles

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

Front and rear bumper slightly loose - Not likely to detach

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 72,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front and rear bumper slightly loose - Not likely to detach

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear seats used as storage area

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 57,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,568 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,909 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,545 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,523 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 LEU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 LEU registered?

AF08 LEU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AF08 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 LEU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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