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AG08 UXL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 UXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 125,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front inner wings corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake discs inner face corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded just outside of a prescribed area

Rear brake drum back plates corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear floors

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,899 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

underside body has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,495 miles

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

Corrosion several places underside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 116,477 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Corrosion several places underside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 110,051 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 104,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,089 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2018 94,089 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,166 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,893 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 65,033 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 40,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,675 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 UXL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UXL, 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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AG08 UXL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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