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AG08 UWY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UWY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,834 miles

Coolant leak very slight leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 96,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,858 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,850 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror cover slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,792 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,438 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS OK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 195/50/15V ADVISE TRACKING WHEN TYRE CHANGED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,017 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,611 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,513 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 UWY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AG08 UWY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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