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AG08 UCE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,491 mi
Last recorded128,491 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 128,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,342 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 126,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,293 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 124,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine ? oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 122,004 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 122,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction went out on it own (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,842 miles

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

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

Nearside oil leak n/s drive shaft seal

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 119,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside oil leak n/s drive shaft seal

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

coolant low

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 117,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 115,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,716 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 99,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet stay missing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,450 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,450 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,882 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,175 miles

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,122 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 UCE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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