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AF08 RVL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,773 mi
Last recorded106,773 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,773 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,965 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 102,965 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire silencer/boot floor (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,991 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,733 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,144 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,572 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,621 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 53,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,163 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 37,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,710 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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AF08 RVL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF08 RVL, 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 AF08 RVL registered?

AF08 RVL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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