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DA08 HLZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,529 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 89,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,610 miles

Front fog-light not working

Nearside front seat wont tilt

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

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose

Fail 6 Nov 2024 89,610 miles

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

Front fog-light not working

Nearside front seat wont tilt

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

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,427 miles

Fog light not working

Nearside Front seat will not tilt forward

Fail 17 Jul 2023 83,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fog light not working

Nearside Front seat will not tilt forward

Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat will not tilt forwards

Nearside Front fog-light not working

Fail 25 Jul 2022 80,223 miles

Rear Axle fractured excessively corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

All suspension & steering components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front sub-frame and rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Seat will not tilt forwards

Nearside Front fog-light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2020 80,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 80,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,014 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose (rear)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 76,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,332 miles

nearside rear tyre showing cracks in outer side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,865 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 48,857 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,083 miles

O/S front tyre inner sidewall spliting but not showing cord

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,550 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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DA08 HLZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA08 HLZ, 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 DA08 HLZ registered?

DA08 HLZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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