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AE08 RBO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 131,003 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side rear (1.3.1 (c))

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 1 May 2024 131,003 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side rear (1.3.1 (c))

front number plate slightly cracked

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2022 127,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 127,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 120,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,166 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2015 91,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2014 76,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 74,783 miles

Injector seals leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,279 miles

Rear exhaust system outer cassing worn.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 72,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear exhaust system outer cassing worn.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,261 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,825 miles

Oil leak

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 RBO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc 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 AE08 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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