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A17 KWN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,340 mi
Last recorded115,340 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KWN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,340 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 115,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,842 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear (under passenger seat area) ()

Lower steering column sliding joint has slight play.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear (under passenger seat area) ()

Heat shield over rear exhaust silencer insecure.

Lower steering column sliding joint has slight play.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,045 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 88,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 86,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking/perishing within tread area

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

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking/perishing within tread area

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,987 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 80,987 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Advise both front tyres are worn heavily on inner edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is cracking within tread area

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 73,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 65,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,901 miles

Advise front brake discs are worn more so on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 39,227 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 39,227 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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 19 Nov 2011 30,568 miles

bonnet catch poor operation.

front brake pads getting down.

o/s/f headlight poor image suggest new bulb/check

Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,848 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 23,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A17 KWN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A17 KWN, 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 A17 KWN registered?

A17 KWN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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