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SW08EDC
2008 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration SW08EDC
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
18 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,596 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2026 10 Jun 202612 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,463 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside driveshaft support bearing noisy
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
5 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside driveshaft support bearing noisy
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,763 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024 10 Jun 20264 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,080 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,080 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,255 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
16 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,291 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021 10 Jun 202612 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Power steering component insecure steering pipes (2.1.5 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,665 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,048 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 10 Jun 202617 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,709 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on end of hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,183 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre perrished between treads
20 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre perrished between treads
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,863 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 10 Jun 202628 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,236 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,587 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,796 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,613 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,437 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SW08EDC was registered on 2008-06-13
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