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AG08 UKY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,997 mi
Last recorded196,997 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 196,997 miles

bonnet stay missing

exhaust system corroded

f+r body damage

front brake discs worn

front n/plate cracked

gears stiff

general underbody components corroded

headlamp lenses clouded

n/s sill damaged

o/s mirror base broken

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm+cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

under bonnet release broken/cable tied

Fail 28 Oct 2021 196,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted to n/s/r (5.2.3 (b))

bonnet stay missing

engine oil overfilled

exhaust system corroded

f+r body damage

front brake discs worn

front n/plate cracked

gears stiff

general underbody components corroded

headlamp lenses clouded

n/s sill damaged

o/s mirror base broken

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm+cracked

powersteering noisy+resevoir empty

rear brake pipes corroded

under bonnet release broken/cable tied

Pass 23 Oct 2020 195,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s mirror base broken

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

tailgate damaged

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2020 195,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant header tank empty

front number plate cracked

n/s/f sill damaged

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm+edges worn

o/s mirror base broken

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

tailgate damaged

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2019 194,370 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

rear end body damage

bonnet release broken

bonnet stay missing

engine noisy

n/s/f sill damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2019 194,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

PAS fluid low + noisy

bonnet release broken

bonnet stay missing

coolant low

engine noisy

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

rear end body damage

Pass 22 Oct 2018 191,966 miles

aux belt noisy

boot lid damaged

both rear tyres worn+cracked

engine oil leaks

front n/plate cracked

n/s sill damaged

no oil showing on dipstick(added 3 litres)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 191,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

aux belt noisy

boot lid damaged

both rear tyres worn+cracked

engine oil leaks

front n/plate cracked

n/s sill damaged

no oil showing on dipstick(added 3 litres)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 189,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

air box pipe broken

auxiliary belt deteriorating

battery has acid residue on it but still working & not currently leaking

bonnet release repaired with cable tie but still working effectively

bonnet support broken but still working effectively

damage to tailgate & rear bumper

gear oil & engine oil leaks

gear selector stiff

oil filler neck cracked

rear washer jet inop

Fail 23 Oct 2017 189,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Upper high level brake light inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

air box pipe broken

auxiliary belt deteriorating

battery has acid residue on it but still working & not currently leaking

bonnet release repaired with cable tie but still working effectively

bonnet support broken but still working effectively

coolant below minimum

damage to tailgate & rear bumper

gear oil & engine oil leaks

gear selector stiff

oil filler neck cracked

rear washer jet inop

Pass 25 Oct 2016 188,838 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 188,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 20 Mar 2016 184,334 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 166,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 166,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 145,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 114,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,053 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs have slight wear

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 UKY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

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

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