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AG08 UPD

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,826 mi
Last recorded109,826 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UPD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 109,826 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 109,826 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,476 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 105,476 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,094 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 102,094 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,127 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 101,127 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,428 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 96,428 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 77,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 64,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,140 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 UPD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc 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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

AG08 UPD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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