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DA57 PTX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,718 mi
Last recorded94,718 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 94,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,759 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,879 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,761 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,361 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,133 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 60,019 miles

Combustion Gases Leaking Around Injectors

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 53,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

torque restrictor slightly split.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

torque restrictor slightly split.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 46,048 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode through outer skin.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front discs lipped

rear exhaust rusty

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 PTX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DA57 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

DA57 PTX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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