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AG08 UMH

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,328 mi
Last recorded139,328 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UMH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 139,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,155 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,266 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 103,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,523 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 97,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,491 miles

HEAT SHIELD LOSE

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 89,490 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

HEAT SHIELD LOSE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,643 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 83,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,075 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheelarch at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,182 miles

front reg plate deteriorating - advise replace

some corrosion on brake pipe to n/s rear flexy hose

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,046 miles

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,029 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 59,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,164 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 UMH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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