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SW08NSU
2008 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
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- Registration SW08NSU
- 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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116 Total Defects Recorded
16 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,833 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle corroded and bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 103,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle corroded and bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- Coil spring corroded All coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,350 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
6 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,490 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,226 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes corroded ()
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Rear axle corroded and bushes worn
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,282 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes and rear axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes and rear axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,248 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Both headlamp lenses deteriorated
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,500 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,233 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,519 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,866 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202621 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,858 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,710 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,455 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,455 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,798 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,346 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
11 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,891 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
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SW08NSU was registered on 2008-06-27
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