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AG08 TLV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 TLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,790 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 103,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 99,562 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 99,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,368 miles

Offside Front leg top mount / bearing corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box end plate leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and o/s rear inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,368 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror case hold tape over (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front leg top mount / bearing corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box end plate leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and o/s rear inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 90,681 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer joint small split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent to limit and outer bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front shocker top mount corrodeing

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,869 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both very dull (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poss jets / blocked pump filter (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer joint small split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent to limit and outer bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front shocker top mount corrodeing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,626 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,720 miles

Offside Front drive shaft inner bearing noisy

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,814 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)

drivers door mirror cover missing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 76,793 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,977 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 54,977 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

four 4 road wheel buckle

Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,379 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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AG08 TLV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AG08 TLV, 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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AG08 TLV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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