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DA57 JGV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,162 mi
Last recorded156,162 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 JGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 156,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Sep 2025 156,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2024 155,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 155,688 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear portion) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 155,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box neck corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 155,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall 195/50/15 (on limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 155,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall 195/50/15 (on limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 154,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 154,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2020 154,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 153,581 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 134,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,052 miles

All wheels buckled

Alt belt cracked

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored (3.5.1i)

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / weakened

Lower gearbox mounting partially split

Rear indicators discoloured

Rear springs corroded

Steering rack weeping

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres heavily worn edges, cords almost visible. (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 3 Sep 2016 114,921 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All wheels buckled

Alt belt cracked

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored (3.5.1i)

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / weakened

Lower gearbox mounting partially split

Rear indicators discoloured

Rear springs corroded

Steering rack weeping

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres heavily worn edges, cords almost visible. (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 92,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,545 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 71,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,800 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 44,800 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,977 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 JGV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JGV, 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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DA57 JGV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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