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DA08 HTZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,394 mi
Last recorded114,394 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 114,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 106,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,259 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,706 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly buckled

Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 59,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HTZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

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

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