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AG08 ULP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,880 mi
Last recorded105,880 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 ULP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 105,880 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 98,083 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 98,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside and nearside front wheel rims buckled

Fail 4 Dec 2023 92,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside and nearside front wheel rims buckled

Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,981 miles

Front Advise damage to front number plate

Front Advise slight movement in the steering rack mountings

Fail 24 Nov 2022 85,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Excessive corrosion to rear section of front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake fluid joint leaking on the pipe from ABS unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise spare tyre cut around the circumference

Front Advise damage to front number plate

Front Advise slight movement in the steering rack mountings

Nearside Front Advise wiper poor

Offside Front Advise front hub cap fitted poorly, now bending the tyre valve

Offside Front Advise front wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,391 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to inner cords

Fail 10 Dec 2021 80,391 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to inner cords

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,045 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,956 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 75,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 70,481 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,978 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 65,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,996 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,785 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 53,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,718 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 48,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,948 miles

injectors leaking smoke leaking on start up and chuffing noise

Fail 14 Dec 2012 39,166 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diesel fumes in car with heater on

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,166 miles

diesel fumes in car with heater on

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,254 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1,6mm smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on smooth on outer edge on 2mm

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 ULP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

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

Is AG08 ULP safe to buy?

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