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AE08 RHU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,349 mi
Last recorded80,349 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 80,349 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 80,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 74,446 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 74,445 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,547 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 68,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,765 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,178 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damage

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,031 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,879 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,783 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 RHU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

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

Is AE08 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RHU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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