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AE08 RDY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RDY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,523 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,429 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,638 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 52,359 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 48,396 miles

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

Steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,172 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 39,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,343 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 20,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,989 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 11,989 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 RDY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

AE08 RDY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is AE08 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RDY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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