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DA08 XYP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,530 mi
Last recorded66,530 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 XYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,530 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 66,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,689 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 49,689 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,895 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 44,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 44,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,063 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0---2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,883 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 22,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,403 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,263 miles

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

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 XYP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

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

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