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DA57 FOR

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,831 mi
Last recorded128,831 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 FOR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 128,831 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all four coil springs corroded

brake pipe corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 124,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,758 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,710 miles

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

both front tyres worn off inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2015 112,708 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn off inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,183 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2012 70,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2012 70,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,162 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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DA57 FOR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA57 FOR, 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 DA57 FOR registered?

DA57 FOR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is DA57 FOR safe to buy?

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