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AB08 RTX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,275 mi
Last recorded120,275 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 120,275 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust have minor leak

front subframe and rear axle corroded

osf lower bumper slightly damage

Pass 25 Nov 2024 112,533 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,475 miles

Front Headlamps poor output both side front

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

Offside Front Weel rim bent

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,707 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi deterioated

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,279 miles

195/45/R16/84V.

Offside Front Seat tilt inoperative.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 93,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. Recommend replacing N/S R also. (1.1.11 (c))

195/45/R16/84V.

Bonnet catch inoperative.

Offside Front Seat tilt inoperative.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,138 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses contaminated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Gear change extremely stiff.

Nearside Front Fog inop, O/S loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat tilt inop.

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

Pass 7 May 2019 75,370 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 75,370 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 67,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres out of shape

heat shield loose

Fail 15 May 2018 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres out of shape

heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2017 60,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2016 53,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,089 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 47,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 40,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,342 miles

o s r tyre warn unevenly inner edge

Fail 9 May 2013 32,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o s r tyre warn unevenly inner edge

Fail 19 May 2012 25,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 25,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 18,269 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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AB08 RTX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

AB08 RTX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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