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AE08 RKK

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,919 mi
Last recorded105,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RKK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 105,919 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 99,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 97,082 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 96,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,688 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,672 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,999 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 77,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,094 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 19 Jul 2016 71,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,010 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2015 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 47,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,224 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 RKK is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RKK, 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 RKK registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE08 RKK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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