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AE08 RKZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,956 mi
Last recorded147,956 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 147,956 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 136,641 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 125,973 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 125,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 111,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 97,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 83,982 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,101 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 49,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,277 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 RKZ 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 94.1%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

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

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