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AE08 SWT

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,702 mi
Last recorded113,702 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 106,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 106,074 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,986 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,272 miles

brake pipes corroded

front n/s wheel damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,559 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,131 miles

front n/s tyre worn on the edge

front n/s wheel damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses excessively

Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses excessively

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,959 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 SWT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SWT, 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 SWT registered?

AE08 SWT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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