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AE08 RPO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,247 mi
Last recorded84,247 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,880 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 74,880 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 65,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 65,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,712 miles

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slight rough and noisy

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre minor surface cracking edges (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 61,712 miles

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slight rough and noisy

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre minor surface cracking edges (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint loose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,052 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 59,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,028 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 56,028 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 53,171 miles

Front discs are slightly scored

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 53,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front discs are slightly scored

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 48,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,819 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 38,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,117 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,347 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 RPO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RPO, 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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AE08 RPO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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