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DA08 HTG

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,232 mi
Last recorded99,232 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,232 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 89,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,472 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,524 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Jan 2021 73,523 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,971 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 45,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,224 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 38,224 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,114 miles

Air box sitting on top of engine

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2016 37,114 miles

Air box sitting on top of engine

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (1.8)

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2015 33,616 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

coolant leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,540 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,655 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 29,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,395 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 25,395 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 20,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,829 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 HTG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

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

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