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AG08 UAT

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,334 mi
Last recorded124,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UAT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 124,334 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 124,334 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury front wing wheel exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 122,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,966 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

centre stop not working

hand brake travel long

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,185 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 96,185 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 86,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,653 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre distorted/out of shape

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

front and rear sub frames corroding and sprayed black

Fail 8 Apr 2019 76,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre distorted/out of shape

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

front and rear sub frames corroding and sprayed black

Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,893 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 58,056 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 58,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 May 2015 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 51,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 48,701 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 44,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 44,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 41,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,378 miles

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

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 UAT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

AG08 UAT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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