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DA08 XYY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,569 mi
Last recorded63,569 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 XYY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,569 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 63,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.95 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.34 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 209 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens det (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens det (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak from thermosat housing ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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 from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear back box heat shield insecure

eml on

Pass 2 Jan 2024 58,152 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Hi level stop lamp in-op

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Hi level stop lamp in-op

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 53,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 53,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 51,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 51,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,195 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 45,749 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,250 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 36,298 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,629 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 31,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 22,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,709 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 XYY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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