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AE08 OVK

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,767 mi
Last recorded157,767 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OVK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 157,767 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 157,730 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 157,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 157,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2019 147,326 miles

Front shocker top nuts corroded

Front subframe corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2018 137,324 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 137,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack boots badly twisted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,520 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

N/s/f tyre heavily worn outer shoulders

O/s/r brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

O/s/r coil spring corroded

Strong advise. O/s/f tyre nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left) / bald inside shoulder

Fail 2 Jun 2017 123,520 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

N/s/f tyre heavily worn outer shoulders

O/s/r brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

O/s/r coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strong advise. O/s/f tyre nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left) / bald inside shoulder

Pass 26 May 2016 109,923 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

N/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 109,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexiable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

N/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 95,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,349 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,349 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,464 miles

exhaust outerskin becoming detached

Fail 30 May 2013 64,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust outerskin becoming detached

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 48,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,751 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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AE08 OVK is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AE08 OVK, 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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AE08 OVK is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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