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DA08 YBR

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,128 mi
Last recorded90,128 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,128 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,305 miles

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

Front road wheels damaged on inner bead

Front slight surface corrosion on brake discs

Nearside Rear lamp cluster slightly insecure

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged on inner rim

Rear lower engine mounting wearing in rubber

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust flexi deteriorating

front brakes outbalance 20%

reverse light not working

slight wear in O/S/F track rod end and rack arm

Fail 27 Aug 2020 84,299 miles

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

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

Front road wheels damaged on inner bead

Front slight surface corrosion on brake discs

Nearside Rear lamp cluster slightly insecure

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged on inner rim

Rear lower engine mounting wearing in rubber

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust flexi deteriorating

front brakes outbalance 20%

reverse light not working

slight wear in O/S/F track rod end and rack arm

Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,724 miles

Central stop light not working

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

reverse light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,724 miles

Central stop light not working

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,226 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,641 miles

nearside headlight slightly insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2014 46,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,660 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,450 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 YBR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

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

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