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AE08 RFY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,711 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 10 Nov 2014 71,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 9 May 2013 56,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2012 47,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres inner side wall starting to split. ( ok for this test )

Pass 10 May 2011 37,142 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 37,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 RFY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

AE08 RFY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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