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AG08 VAF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,117 mi
Last recorded103,117 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 VAF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 103,117 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 96,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 87,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 77,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,337 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 70,322 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,949 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 49,950 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 37,182 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,456 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,914 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 VAF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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