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DA08 UEC

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UEC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 113,187 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 113,181 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,488 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,356 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,953 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,194 miles

2 front tyres close to legal limit

damage to offside front wing

wear fornt brake disc's

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,415 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,392 miles

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

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

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 UEC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

DA08 UEC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DA08 UEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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