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AE58 CEN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 CEN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 153,173 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 153,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 141,418 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 141,382 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 130,680 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 130,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 124,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bootom balljoint (wishbone) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 123,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 115,823 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 115,823 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 104,976 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,296 miles

Low oil level

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 96,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Low oil level

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 87,616 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Aug 2016 87,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near mounting braket (7.1.2)

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 61,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 46,154 miles

Exhaust backbox is corroded.

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 34,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,566 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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AE58 CEN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AE58 CEN, 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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AE58 CEN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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