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AG08 YGW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,104 mi
Last recorded153,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 153,104 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 153,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 140,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 128,337 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,738 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 114,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread unevenly worn throughout (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,180 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,684 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,763 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 31,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 31,241 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 25,654 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bars and bald on edges

Pass 11 May 2012 21,918 miles

nearside front tyre is on 0mm on the outer edge(just passed)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2011 17,949 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 YGW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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