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AF08 UVA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,133 mi
Last recorded104,133 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,133 miles

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

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

Rear BOOT FLOOR HOLED, NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Rear UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 9 Mar 2026 104,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded to the rear

Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,472 miles

surface corrosion front suspension,suspension,shockers,battery tray inner sills,inner front arches,front,centre,rear chassis,o/s n/s floors,centre rear seatbelt mounts,boot floor,rear axle,mountings,rear crossmember,inner rear sills,fuel filler pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2025 91,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion front suspension,suspension,shockers,battery tray inner sills,inner front arches,front,centre,rear chassis,o/s n/s floors,centre rear seatbelt mounts,boot floor,rear axle,mountings,rear crossmember,inner rear sills,fuel filler pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,440 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Getting Rusty

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,457 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 77,457 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 75,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps slightly opaque

Fail 23 Feb 2022 75,408 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps slightly opaque

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,597 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,768 miles

Front flexi joint on exhaust poor

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,795 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi joint on exhaust poor

Fail 25 Feb 2019 66,795 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi joint on exhaust poor

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,326 miles

O/S/R tyre perished in the tread Patten

Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre perished in the tread Patten

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,209 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,061 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,093 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,133 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 UVA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

AF08 UVA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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