MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s o\s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front suspension corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s o\s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
coolant low
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s o\s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front suspension corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s o\s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
coolant low
exhaust corroded
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm advice replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
some under body corrosion at rear of car
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm advice replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
some under body corrosion at rear of car
Front flexi coroded
General underbody corrosion
Offside Front Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear rear braking effort requirements only just met
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front flexi corroded exhuast
Hand brake lever tight
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel pipe corroded
Front front exhaust flex deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))
various under body corrosion
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front front exhaust flex deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))
various under body corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
various under body corrosion
Front faded.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
various under body corrosion.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front faded.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
various under body corrosion.
Exhaust centre section heat shield slightly loose
Front brake discs worn on inner faces
OSR brake starting to corrode
Slight blow from exhaust back back
Surface rust on OSR chassis
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA08 HTD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 HTD, 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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DA08 HTD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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