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AG08 UML

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,714 mi
Last recorded148,714 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 148,714 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2024 148,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low reset hieght (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2023 133,557 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 133,557 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 127,271 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 127,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 125,562 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 125,562 miles

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

underbody corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 111,372 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 111,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2018 111,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,201 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 104,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,353 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 95,353 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,103 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 82,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,199 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 UML is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UML, 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 UML registered?

AG08 UML is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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