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DA08 HUP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,608 mi
Last recorded132,608 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 132,608 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 132,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 130,029 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 127,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 124,804 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 124,804 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2019 119,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,809 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 115,790 miles

Emissions not tested engine not running correctly. (7.3.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective wheel is damged. ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 112,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,068 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,806 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,209 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 HUP 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 68.8%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

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

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