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A16 CJN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,213 mi
Last recorded50,213 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 50,213 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded o/s in front of axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 35,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 31,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,027 miles

damage to rear body not structural

Fail 6 Jul 2020 30,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall has cut exposing cords marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to rear body not structural

Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,353 miles

slight body damage - rear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,823 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 25,823 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,919 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 22,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,653 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Feb 2014 13,855 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 11,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 7,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,750 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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A16 CJN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A16 CJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 CJN registered?

A16 CJN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is A16 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 CJN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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