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AE08 RPZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,158 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 83,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,209 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 70,199 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 60,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 60,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 49,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 46,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear body work damage

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,418 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damage to rear quarter no sharp object

Fail 23 Jun 2020 43,417 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear damage to rear quarter no sharp object

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,541 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 40,541 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,465 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape, has flat spot. 195/50r15

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape. Has a flat spot

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,512 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 RPZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

AE08 RPZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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