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A14 VDG

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,723 mi
Last recorded47,723 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VDG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,723 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 45,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 40,190 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,215 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,886 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 31,886 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,652 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,452 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,586 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,718 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 19,268 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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A14 VDG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 A14 VDG, 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 A14 VDG registered?

A14 VDG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is A14 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 VDG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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