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AF08 VSP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,861 mi
Last recorded95,861 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,651 miles

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

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

both front headlamp aims only just within limits

fuel filler pipes corroded

various sections brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 88,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

both front headlamp aims only just within limits

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

various sections brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 74,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,253 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,042 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 57,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,052 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 50,052 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,015 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear getting close to legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2016 44,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear getting close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,586 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,759 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,962 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 VSP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

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

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