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AG08 VBD

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,444 mi
Last recorded124,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 VBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and worn low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 124,437 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values test limit 2.54 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and worn low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 118,581 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge and cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs partly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,053 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

handbrake efficiency low but passed mot

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,740 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 113,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,327 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 107,327 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,667 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 4 Feb 2014 99,667 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 95,398 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

some corrosion + small split in rear section of exhaust

wipers poor

Pass 19 May 2012 68,755 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 19 May 2012 68,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 28 May 2011 47,563 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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 VBD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

AG08 VBD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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