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AE08 RKF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,055 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 68,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 56,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 52,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 49,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 44,486 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 41,235 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 21,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,942 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 12,942 miles

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

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 RKF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 RKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 RKF registered?

AE08 RKF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AE08 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RKF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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