MOT Status
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87,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear silencer heat shield insecure
Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides display no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear silencer heat shield insecure
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perished on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perished on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
nearside rear outer tyre wall deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear outer tyre wall deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE08 RKU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?
AE08 RKU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is AE08 RKU safe to buy?
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