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DA08 ULC

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ULC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 85,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 80,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,186 miles

Offside front floor damaged

Offside front tyre perished on inner wall

Rear seats folded not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front floor damaged

Offside front tyre perished on inner wall

Rear seats folded not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner brake pad looks worn thin but poor view on test advise remove wheel to check

offside rear tyre split almost to ply chords advise replace

Fail 6 Sep 2014 57,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner brake pad looks worn thin but poor view on test advise remove wheel to check

offside rear tyre split almost to ply chords advise replace

Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,164 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,132 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 ULC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

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

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