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AF08 UWX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 UWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,975 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,044 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 63,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,649 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 59,649 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,703 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 56,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,163 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 45,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 40,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,153 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,904 miles

rear silencer heat shield partially adrift

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,883 miles

rear tyres starting to spilt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,543 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres edges cracking

front wipers smeary on operation

nsf outer raised edge bald

rear tyres edges cracking

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 UWX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

AF08 UWX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AF08 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 UWX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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