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DA08 UMU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,120 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 97,119 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,772 miles

Front bumper loose

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,444 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 82,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT - NORMAL BLADE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working GLB-380 BULB FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 72,237 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 67,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 64,545 miles

Both front tyres slightly split and pearished on side walls

Pass 19 May 2017 62,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 58,202 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Fail 26 May 2015 50,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

195/45R16 EXTRA LOAD

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 23 May 2014 45,561 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 45,561 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 May 2013 38,628 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN THE TREAD GROOVES - 195/45VR16

Pass 26 May 2012 33,801 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 22 Jun 2011 32,129 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 UMU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

DA08 UMU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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