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AB08 TKU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 TKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 135,485 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 135,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe rubbing on driveshaft (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,848 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 125,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 117,351 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 108,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 100,655 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 100,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Location with mount for forward mount of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 100,555 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Location with mount for forward mount of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 90,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 78,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,682 miles

diesel injectors leaking exhaust gasses

Fail 19 May 2016 69,682 miles

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

diesel injectors leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 27 May 2015 58,338 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 27,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TKU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

AB08 TKU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 TKU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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