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AE58 FGU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,783 mi
Last recorded148,783 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 FGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 148,783 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 148,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 142,916 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2024 142,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,347 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,866 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 116,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,951 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,454 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,896 miles

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)

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

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished and splitting

Offside Rear tyre valve perished and splitting

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

steering rack has internal knock but no play

Fail 18 Dec 2015 68,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished and splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished and splitting

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

steering rack has internal knock but no play

Pass 20 Dec 2014 54,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 41,697 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 41,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,775 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 FGU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc 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 AE58 FGU, 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 AE58 FGU registered?

AE58 FGU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is AE58 FGU safe to buy?

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