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SW08HTC
2008 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration SW08HTC
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
24 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,657 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))
- under-body corrosion
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 osr / nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))
25 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,908 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,039 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns + os outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- all suspension components corroded
3 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,872 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- inner and outer sills slight corrosion and front chassis
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,855 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex section (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,469 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,149 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion has been sprayed/hidden with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,395 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021 13 Jun 20266 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g)) Repair immediately
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,952 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs at mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- vehicle has corrosion at key areas at suspension points
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced radiator support -bumper reinforce beam holed with corrosion (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs at mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- vehicle has corrosion at key areas at suspension points
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,135 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 13 Jun 202619 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,885 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018 13 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,599 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,433 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,931 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,808 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,894 MI
Advisory 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)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,894 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory 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)
30 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012Advisory 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)
30 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,770 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW08HTC was registered on 2008-06-30
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