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AE08 RKN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,097 mi
Last recorded130,097 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 129,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,239 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 108,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,513 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,020 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,066 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 RKN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

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

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