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DA08 UHX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,196 mi
Last recorded104,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UHX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 104,196 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 100,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 95,259 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 94,784 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2022 80,610 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,018 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 72,018 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,447 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 66,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CV joint worn but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 60,354 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 60,354 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure Door striker insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 56,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,210 miles

Oil leak misting on sump ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small tear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded, no blowing detected

valve stem sleeves fitted obscuring view to valves

Fail 19 Dec 2016 53,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small tear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak misting on sump ()

exhaust back box corroded, no blowing detected

valve stem sleeves fitted obscuring view to valves

Pass 31 Dec 2015 49,982 miles

oil misting from engine drain plug

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back box outer shell starting to rust

small signs of oil on sump

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,482 miles

NSR tyer slighly perished

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack misting of oil around the centre nut

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,002 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,228 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 UHX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

DA08 UHX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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