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AG08 UEL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,701 mi
Last recorded117,701 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,701 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,915 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,262 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 109,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,649 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 81,753 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,907 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 70,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 65,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,585 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,594 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UEL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

AG08 UEL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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