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DA57 PVL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,976 mi
Last recorded123,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,976 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front top suspension leg nut corroded

offside front wing corroded and damaged

slight roughness offside front drive shaft support bearing

Fail 24 May 2021 123,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 2.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front top suspension leg nut corroded

offside front wing corroded and damaged

slight roughness offside front drive shaft support bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2020 116,873 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged safety pin through belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside wing damaged

servo pipe chafed

Fail 26 May 2020 116,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged safety pin through belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside wing damaged

servo pipe chafed

Pass 3 Jun 2019 109,711 miles

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

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

corrosion on offside front wing

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside drive shaft support bearing slightly noisey

offside front power steering pipe insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2019 109,711 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on offside front wing

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside drive shaft support bearing slightly noisey

offside front power steering pipe insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,872 miles

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

cooling fan loose

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,275 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,876 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 72,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2014 67,094 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated.........

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,941 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,890 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 PVL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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