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AF08 VVW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,198 mi
Last recorded133,198 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 122,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 114,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 106,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,633 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,633 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 76,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2014 66,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,435 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,776 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 45,775 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,476 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 VVW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

AF08 VVW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 VVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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