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AG08 TYB

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,120 mi
Last recorded92,120 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 TYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 92,120 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 92,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,465 miles

advise exhaust box heavy rust

Fail 21 Sep 2023 85,436 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise exhaust box heavy rust

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,548 miles

Front advise number plate

Rear advise exhaust box heavy rust

Rear advise number plate

Fail 22 Sep 2022 82,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front advise number plate

Rear advise exhaust box heavy rust

Rear advise number plate

Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,391 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,847 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,586 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,206 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,346 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 TYB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

AG08 TYB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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