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AF08 NHO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,290 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 95,288 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,655 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

chip in the windscreen

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 89,654 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at the back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

chip in the windscreen

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,205 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 85,205 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,327 miles

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

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

Under-Body Surface Rust

Fail 3 Jul 2023 80,327 miles

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

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

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

Under-Body Surface Rust

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-Body Surface Rust

Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,832 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,803 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 64,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,282 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,050 miles

Oil leak Unknown source.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,356 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,534 miles

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,180 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,833 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 NHO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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