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DA08 UKV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,354 mi
Last recorded128,354 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UKV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,354 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 109,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 95,660 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover not secure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb position (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover not secure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb position (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (195/45r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r and o/s/r cut deep but not exposing cords atm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,712 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 89,712 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen has minor chips

Fail 8 Nov 2021 83,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen has minor chips

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,253 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 80,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 70,377 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 68,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,619 miles

Coolant level low

Difficult to close bonnet, catch faulty

Drivers seat back dosn't always secure, Spring missing from catch nearest drivers door

Front brake discs severely worn,lipped and inner faces are in very poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 62,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and offside rear inner (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear heatshield loose

Pass 1 May 2015 54,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 54,822 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2014 46,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 46,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,061 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 UKV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

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

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