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DA08 XYC

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 106,901 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 102,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 102,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 94,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 94,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,880 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 88,876 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,468 miles

Hi level brake light inop

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,468 miles

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

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

Hi level brake light inop

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,227 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,176 miles

advise front axle balance just within requirement

advise part worn tyres fitted

advise tyres low tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,961 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,299 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,299 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 17 Apr 2012 27,422 miles

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

has slight damage to nearside rear

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,950 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 XYC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

DA08 XYC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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