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DA08 LKD

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,185 mi
Last recorded66,185 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,185 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 66,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 191,114 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 191,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 64,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,688 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 62,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,907 miles

Front both headlamps slightly fogged but doesn't effect beam pattern

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover cracked

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,392 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 55,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,686 miles

Front Front brake discs worn and grooved

Fail 13 Sep 2018 52,686 miles

Front Front brake discs worn and grooved

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,472 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,471 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,504 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 42,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split and cracked REPLACE ASAP

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,471 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 23,459 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside wiper split on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,990 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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 LKD 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 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 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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