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DA08 HSG

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,408 mi
Last recorded58,408 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HSG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 58,408 miles

Coolant leak cracked reservoir ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 57,361 miles

underside / suspension corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,391 miles

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

parts of the underside are corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,769 miles

Coolant leak ()

slight corrosion too underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,508 miles

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,108 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 51,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,839 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,123 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to crack

Fail 3 Oct 2016 48,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to crack

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,170 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle more effort o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,758 miles

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

centre brake light not working

front discs slightly worn and scored

Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

nearside front tyre is starting to scrub inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

nearside front tyre is starting to scrub inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,988 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 HSG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

DA08 HSG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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