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AE08 RBU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,672 mi
Last recorded186,672 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 186,672 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 186,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2024 182,698 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Handbrake efficiency only just met - system requires repair or adjustment

Pass 11 Jul 2023 173,028 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 172,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear shock absorber piston cover insecure.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding excessively.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 161,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 147,971 miles

Brake performance not tested due to caliper spring clip being insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front caliper spring clip insecure.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 137,493 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,702 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,157 miles

Offside Rear wheel buckled

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel buckled

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,733 miles

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 39,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2013 31,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,740 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 RBU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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