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A25 RDA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,958 mi
Last recorded115,958 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 RDA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 115,958 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 115,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 108,773 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,622 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 105,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,419 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,977 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,784 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,444 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to misshape on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 87,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to misshape on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in the tread area ADVISE renewal ASAP. 195/50r15. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,101 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,879 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,697 miles

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre worn and just passed test

offside rear tyre starting to wear

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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A25 RDA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A25 RDA, 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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A25 RDA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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