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AE08 TEP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TEP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 136,405 miles

Drivers seat backrest release handle damaged.

Engine overheated during catalyst emission test.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 126,338 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 108,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,330 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,146 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 61,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,809 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape on the sidewall

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 TEP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TEP, 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 TEP registered?

AE08 TEP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is AE08 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TEP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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