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AG08 UYL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,698 mi
Last recorded108,698 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,698 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 108,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 101,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 101,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 96,851 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 89,616 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 83,881 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 77,262 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 77,038 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 72,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 67,428 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 60,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 60,589 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 50,816 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 50,816 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 37,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 29,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 25,595 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight cut in o/s/f sidewall

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2011 22,864 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 UYL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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