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DA08 HUJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,789 mi
Last recorded102,789 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,789 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 102,716 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,139 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,820 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 92,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,906 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 88,906 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,287 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 82,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,213 miles

nearside reversing light inop

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside reversing light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,575 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper worn

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,799 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,299 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,867 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 HUJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

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

Is DA08 HUJ safe to buy?

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