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AG08 UBU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,127 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassi legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassi legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,052 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,089 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2022 93,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassi legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2019 81,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 37,692 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 37,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

replace o/s/f and o/s/r approx 1000-2000 miles!!!

Pass 6 May 2015 34,458 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,559 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 25,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 25,418 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 22,042 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 UBU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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