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AG08 UHM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,330 miles

front flexi exhaust pipe corroded

front to back rigid fuel and brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s rear floor corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 112,222 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust pipe corroded

front to back brake and fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear floor corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 106,292 miles

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2023 106,291 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,424 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s front tyre slightly feathered on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,597 miles

Front Flexi exhaust piece deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,833 miles

Coolant leak ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and mid section corroded too, ok at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,757 miles

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 79,755 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,751 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 68,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 Oct 2016 63,847 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,072 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,917 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 34,483 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch intermittant fault

Fail 10 Nov 2012 34,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet catch intermittant fault

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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 UHM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

AG08 UHM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AG08 UHM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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