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2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,332 mi
Last recorded62,332 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 YYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,690 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 59,690 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,753 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre not fitted in accordance to sidewall instructions

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 53,698 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,096 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 51,096 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 46,683 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 46,683 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 31,412 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 31,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 27,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,184 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

both o/s doors damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,344 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 15,994 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 15,994 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights. (set too low)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,301 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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3 YYB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 3 YYB, 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 3 YYB registered?

3 YYB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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