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DA08 HSU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,390 mi
Last recorded70,390 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 70,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 67,851 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,314 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,728 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,986 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 54,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,066 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 49,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 36,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,754 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,752 miles

front no plate deteriated

Fail 5 Apr 2012 29,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,155 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 HSU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

DA08 HSU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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