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AC08 RSO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RSO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 123,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 123,366 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,595 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

non standard suspension springs fitted all round.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 95,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to inner sidewall damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

non standard suspension springs fitted all round.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,037 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides, (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non standard front position lamp bulbs fitted which have a slighty bluish hue.

non standard springs and shock absorbers fitted all round.

park brake very difficult to apply, just able to obtain 1 click on the ratchet.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,403 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 71,368 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 58,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,172 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 RSO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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