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AF08 RVM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 98,380 miles

both front inner wheel rims distorted

exhaust system rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2023 87,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 76,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,438 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 75,438 miles

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

Front tyres worn and deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,875 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 64,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres worn to 3mm and are deteriroated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,262 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,368 miles

the rear tyres are deteriorated and worn to about 3mm

Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

the rear tyres are deteriorated and worn to about 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,585 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front wipers smear

Fail 28 Feb 2012 40,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres perished

front wipers smear

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,047 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 RVM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF08 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

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

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