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AFZ 8470

2010 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,944 mi
Last recorded130,944 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Fiesta62,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 8470
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 130,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 124,587 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 124,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on when sidelights are turned on (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 116,274 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 116,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 110,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,962 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 100,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knock from steering

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2018 88,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested due to the condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knock from steering

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,817 miles

Exhaust heat-shields insecure

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system badly corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 Chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust heat-shields insecure

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system badly corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 Chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 64,605 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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AFZ 8470 is a 2010 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 62,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFZ 8470, 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 16 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AFZ 8470 is a 2010 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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