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DA57 XAV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,326 mi
Last recorded65,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,326 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and tyre slightly perished in tread ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 65,326 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and tyre slightly perished in tread ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,695 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play and boot perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 57,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, feeding o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 55,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,609 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 48,609 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,441 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 44,441 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,308 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear part worn fitted

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear part worn fitted

Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,348 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Feb 2016 36,348 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,942 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,976 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,976 miles

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

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

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 XAV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

DA57 XAV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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