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DA08 UJN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,079 mi
Last recorded145,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 145,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 145,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 135,823 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 135,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 122,262 miles

Drivers folding seat mechanism broken and lever missing

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,430 miles

Drivers seat dose not fold forward time of test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Some corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 29 Dec 2015 102,707 miles

both rear exhaust mounting brackets corroding but system is fully supported

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,319 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both wiper blades split and smeary

High level brake light dim

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 May 2014 85,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 85,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 70,048 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 70,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 53,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,499 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 UJN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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