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AG58 AHV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,700 mi
Last recorded172,700 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 AHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 172,700 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Not excesive. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 172,336 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 7 Apr 2021 166,094 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 166,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 166,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on to the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 159,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 156,427 miles

Rear High level stop lamp not working

Fail 30 May 2018 156,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear High level stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2017 143,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,619 miles

injectors leaking exhaust gasses

Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

injectors leaking exhaust gasses

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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AG58 AHV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AG58 AHV, 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 AG58 AHV registered?

AG58 AHV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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