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AE08 RDZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,185 mi
Last recorded77,185 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2024 77,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 68,084 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,860 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 60,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,325 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,879 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 38,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,465 miles

Front wipers smear.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,696 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,329 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 9,914 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 RDZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

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

Is AE08 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RDZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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