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AG08 TUV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,008 mi
Last recorded129,008 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 TUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 126,686 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rearward mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to chassis around axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded in lower cup mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer mounting brackets corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,532 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,648 miles

Chassis and sills corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 98,648 miles

Chassis and sills corroded.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,333 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 78,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner seals (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2014 34,853 miles

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

front whipers smering

Pass 24 Mar 2013 30,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,102 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 TUV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG08 TUV, 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 AG08 TUV registered?

AG08 TUV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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