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AG08 VBE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,986 mi
Last recorded71,986 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,986 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 71,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,396 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose into caliper slightly damaged ( metal insert into caliper bent ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 66,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose into caliper slightly damaged ( metal insert into caliper bent ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn 195/50/15 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall is worn and damaged 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside perished slightly 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 54,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn 195/50/15 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside , polished lenses during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall is worn and damaged 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside perished slightly 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,507 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft centre bearing is noisy

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2020 49,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure damaged and insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft centre bearing is noisy

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,684 miles

wipers deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,424 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 41,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch bite very high

water pump noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,057 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 35,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,674 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly damaged side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,513 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 VBE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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