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A4 XWE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

236,826 mi
Last recorded236,826 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 236,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 228,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 224,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 199,454 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 199,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 170,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 159,440 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 144,956 miles

Offside Rear brake line has surface rust at fuel tank area

Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 136,609 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,990 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 124,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml on!

Pass 7 Jan 2017 113,529 miles

Offside Front wing corroding

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Dec 2016 113,527 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wing corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking badly in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 107,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking badly in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 97,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,289 miles

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

offside rear shock have damp

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,198 miles

O/S/F brake disc heavily pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 67,198 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F brake disc heavily pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,111 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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A4 XWE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 A4 XWE, 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 A4 XWE registered?

A4 XWE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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