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A12 ESP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ESP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 59,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,532 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 52,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at top of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,127 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,547 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r door cannot be opened from inside the car

Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r door cannot be opened from inside the car

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,566 miles

n/s wiper blade split at ends

o/s/f tyre showing slight sidewall damage on inside

slight bind/squeak at o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,356 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 29,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,078 miles

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,077 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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A12 ESP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A12 ESP, 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 A12 ESP registered?

A12 ESP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is A12 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ESP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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