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A8 MTG

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,031 mi
Last recorded112,031 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MTG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 112,031 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 107,887 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 103,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR & OSR axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,852 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box very rusted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,946 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,846 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 73,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,330 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,804 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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A8 MTG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A8 MTG, 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 A8 MTG registered?

A8 MTG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is A8 MTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MTG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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