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DA08 HSX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,303 mi
Last recorded127,303 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 127,303 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel rim damage

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,452 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 93,211 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear pipe at the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 81,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,669 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2017 62,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in rear. ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong. (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in rear. ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner sidewall, not deep enough to show cords

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 56,709 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner sidewall, not deep enough to show cords

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall splitting

offside rear wheel rim impact damage

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre on limit

some cracking both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,021 miles

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)

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 HSX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

DA08 HSX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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