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AG08 UVS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,930 mi
Last recorded111,930 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 111,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel bolting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel bolting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all lines ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear axel corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion under side all suspension components/floors/exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,632 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded, underside and both front subframe and rear axle and connecting components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 107,539 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes showing corrosion on underside of vehicle ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded, underside and both front subframe and rear axle and connecting components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,365 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,664 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 91,763 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,762 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3 mm o/s/f tyre 4mm

Fail 23 Nov 2016 91,755 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,634 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox end plate ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,515 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 65,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 52,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,864 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,924 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 UVS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

AG08 UVS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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