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DA57 PVJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,964 mi
Last recorded131,964 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 PVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,412 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 122,409 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,650 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 119,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear lower engine mount rubber deteriorated but not resulting in any excessive movement

Fail 23 Jan 2018 108,215 miles

Emissions not tested due to major engine oil leak, may result in engine failure (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear lower engine mount rubber deteriorated but not resulting in any excessive movement

major oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper split at ends

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 99,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper split at ends

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,964 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,660 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on edges and is also perished

osf tyre is worn on edges and is also perished

osr tyre is worn on edges and is also perished

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,407 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,041 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,673 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 PVJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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