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AG08 UVU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 77,670 miles

Nearside Outer Sill damaged.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 77,426 miles

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

Nearside Outer Sill damaged.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Smooth outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 70,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In side wall. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Smooth outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill badly damaged dented

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

low on fuel

Fail 8 Aug 2023 64,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge has ply showing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill badly damaged dented

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

low on fuel

Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To rear at join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 59,467 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To rear at join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,914 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,012 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,343 miles

both front tyres 3mm 195/50/15

slight blow on exhaust back box joint

Fail 24 May 2019 52,343 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres 3mm 195/50/15

slight blow on exhaust back box joint

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,015 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,025 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 40,025 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 35,720 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 31,458 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 26,291 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 UVU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

AG08 UVU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is AG08 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 UVU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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