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AG08 UJA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,285 mi
Last recorded147,285 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 147,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 140,014 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

under body corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 140,014 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

under body corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 134,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 125,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front brake disc slightly worn not weakened inner face

front exhaust flexy worn slightly

front sub frame / rear axle corroded still strengthened not resulting in holes

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 125,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front brake disc slightly worn not weakened inner face

front exhaust flexy worn slightly

front sub frame / rear axle corroded still strengthened not resulting in holes

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 119,411 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

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

front and rear sub frame/axle corroded still strengthened

front brake disc surface rust worn slightly due to standing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

nearside and offside rear axle bush mounting area corroded not resulting in holes

Fail 15 May 2019 119,410 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

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

front and rear sub frame/axle corroded still strengthened

front brake disc surface rust worn slightly due to standing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

nearside and offside rear axle bush mounting area corroded not resulting in holes

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,559 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded still strengthened

front brake disc surface rust due to standing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

rear exhaust silencer corroded slight leak of gases

rear of vehicle surface rust

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

under neath of vehicle under sealed in areas

Fail 13 Feb 2018 113,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front and rear sub frames corroded still strengthened

front brake disc surface rust due to standing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

rear exhaust silencer corroded slight leak of gases

rear of vehicle surface rust

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 105,737 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Number plate (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 94,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,951 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,410 miles

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

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

rear tyres treads cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2013 67,410 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,515 miles

Both front wipers worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 57,515 miles

Both front wipers worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 45,601 miles

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

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 UJA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UJA, 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 UJA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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