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AG08 VBC

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,529 mi
Last recorded78,529 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,529 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 78,529 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,499 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 61,499 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,678 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 49,678 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,221 miles

cracking evident both front and n/s rear tyres

Fail 21 Sep 2020 46,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cracking evident both front and n/s rear tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,145 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,884 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 25,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,860 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,541 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 VBC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

AG08 VBC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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