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DA08 UGW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,169 mi
Last recorded95,169 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 95,169 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 95,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH LINER FOULING TYRE

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,050 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 82,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,538 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,454 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,727 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,727 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

nails in offside rear tyre (5 to)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside front tyre (25 past)punctured

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,186 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,186 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,532 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 47,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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 UGW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

DA08 UGW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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