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AE08 RKV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,893 mi
Last recorded47,893 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,454 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,427 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,700 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,043 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,838 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Coolant leak from coolant housing above a/c compressor

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,048 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

NSR tyre perishing.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 30,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perishing.

NSR tyre perishing.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,856 miles

Both os tyres cracks in side walls. Tyres low on pressure and some aged.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,579 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 21,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

nearside rear roadwheel fixing stud not all the way through nut

Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,920 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,323 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 RKV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKV, 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

How do I check the history of AE08 RKV?

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What year was AE08 RKV registered?

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

Is AE08 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RKV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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