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DA08 XYV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 116,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 116,018 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,004 miles

All brake pipes have a covering of grease applied

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Underside of vehicle has corrosion, not considered excessive or in a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 104,006 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at backplates (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,836 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 88,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,362 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at chassis clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,419 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 71,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken coil (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,452 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,689 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 XYV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

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

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