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AE08 RBZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,148 mi
Last recorded56,148 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 56,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,635 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe under Engine between Reservoir and Pump. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe under Engine between Reservoir and Pump. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear Service Brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,644 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 36,642 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 24,532 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,620 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 RBZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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