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DA08 VMH

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,124 mi
Last recorded78,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 78,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 69,540 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Dull Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 63,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,290 miles

Front and rear undercarriage undersealed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 51,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear undercarriage undersealed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,915 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 50,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded os,ns weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,058 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox to engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,040 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Offside Front seat belt webbing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,061 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

o/s front seatbelt slight damage to webbing starting to fray

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,658 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

o/s seatbelt webbing slightly damaged front

Fail 13 Feb 2017 42,658 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s n/s outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

o/s seatbelt webbing slightly damaged front

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,765 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 37,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,527 miles

rear heat sheild weak insircure

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,722 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 VMH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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