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AF08 VZH

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,512 mi
Last recorded83,512 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,512 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,972 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 72,039 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 65,635 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 59,703 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 59,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 54,522 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 54,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 48,384 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 48,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,757 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,004 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 20,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,905 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 VZH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

AF08 VZH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is AF08 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VZH 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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