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DA08 UKL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,552 mi
Last recorded15,552 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 15,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 13,777 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 12,449 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 12,054 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot slightly dereriorated.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 11,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 11,276 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cover deteriorating starting to reduce light output

Offside Front headlamp cover deteriorating and starting to reduce light output

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 10,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 10,629 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 10,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 10,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 9,881 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 9,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 9,161 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 8,874 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 7,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,195 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 UKL 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 94.1%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

DA08 UKL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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