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AF08 VPE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,539 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis section corroded

Offside Rear floor section corroded

power steering rack damp

Fail 23 Aug 2021 76,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis section corroded

Offside Rear floor section corroded

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,343 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Floor & Chassis has impact damage on Drivers rear corner

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge close to cords

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and getting mishaped

Fail 23 Aug 2019 66,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge close to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and getting mishaped

Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,934 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 49,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,881 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,186 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 VPE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

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

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