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AG08 UBL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,595 mi
Last recorded120,595 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 120,595 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 120,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 115,562 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 115,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,021 miles

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

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,212 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 99,212 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 95,599 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,444 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,444 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 62,141 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 62,124 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,746 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,733 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,249 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 58,784 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 58,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 44,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,006 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 38,006 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 31,921 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 UBL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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