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AC08 KSE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,689 mi
Last recorded91,689 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat back release fitting

various brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2026 91,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat back release fitting

various brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,346 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 89,345 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow to exhuast (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,454 miles

slight blow to exhaust

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,329 miles

slight blow to exhaust

Fail 25 Feb 2021 81,329 miles

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

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

slight blow to exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,721 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes greased

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2017 60,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs and pads worn

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes greased

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,893 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,314 miles

195/45x16

all brake piupes greased

nearside rear tyre 3.4mm

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 23,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,337 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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AC08 KSE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC08 KSE, 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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AC08 KSE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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