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AE08 OTA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,306 mi
Last recorded106,306 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,306 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

child seats fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,306 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

child seats fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate damaged

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 100,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,013 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,234 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AE08 OTA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE08 OTA, 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 AE08 OTA registered?

AE08 OTA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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