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AG08 UKB

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,340 mi
Last recorded155,340 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UKB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 155,340 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 155,340 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,882 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 149,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 141,787 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak at the front of the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi which goes above fuel tank corroded but ok at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge - 195/50vr15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak around turbo area on top of engine

smoke level very high and close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2017 118,958 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 11 Sep 2017 118,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 110,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,654 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,810 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades smear

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,305 miles

wipers poor, front tyres wearing on edges, nsr tyre wall large cut almost to cords

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,516 miles

bonnet catch poor

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,922 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 UKB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

AG08 UKB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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