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A20 BWW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,348 mi
Last recorded37,348 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BWW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 37,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend all pipes cleaned and anti-corrosion paint applied (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 33,441 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 30,915 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,046 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 28,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 28,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 26,161 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 21,656 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,295 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 7,641 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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A20 BWW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 A20 BWW, 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 A20 BWW registered?

A20 BWW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for A20 BWW 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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