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DA08 HMV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,580 mi
Last recorded67,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,580 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,726 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 63,726 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,274 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 60,274 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,705 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 58,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 55,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,707 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,245 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,821 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 29,981 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread, no cords showing at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2013 29,981 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread, no cords showing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2013 21,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,954 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 HMV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA08 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

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

Is DA08 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 HMV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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