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AB08 KTU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,397 mi
Last recorded107,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 100,727 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 100,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 95,634 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 95,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,891 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2023 90,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 81,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 80,091 miles

Front wing damaged offside

Fail 20 May 2020 80,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front wing damaged offside

Pass 21 May 2019 77,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 77,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,218 miles

Age related cracks in nearside and offside rear tyre tread areas but no cords are visible

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 69,218 miles

Age related cracks in nearside and offside rear tyre tread areas but no cords are visible

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,634 miles

Cracks in nearside and offside rear tyre tread area but no cords are visible

Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,634 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cracks in nearside and offside rear tyre tread area but no cords are visible

Pass 25 May 2016 54,106 miles

Cracks in nearside and offside rear tyre tread area but no cords are visible

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,585 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,813 miles

near side front wing damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,048 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in sidewalls - no cords visible

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,604 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 8,486 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AB08 KTU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc 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 AB08 KTU, 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 AB08 KTU registered?

AB08 KTU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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