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AE08 TBP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,906 mi
Last recorded89,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TBP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,180 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,813 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rims of offside and nearside alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracked on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread areas

Pass 12 Jun 2020 65,116 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre cracking and perishing and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi beside trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,634 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 62,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak bottom corner of radiator leaking

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of both discs worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,067 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,593 miles

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

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 TBP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TBP, 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 TBP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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