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DA57 XAW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,502 mi
Last recorded57,502 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 57,502 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Washer pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 57,502 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Washer pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 53,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,813 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 49,806 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 47,943 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 47,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,593 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 43,593 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,088 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 43,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 42,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 39,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,859 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,939 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished

O/S/F tyre Perished

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,713 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,455 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,982 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 19,751 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 XAW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

DA57 XAW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is DA57 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 XAW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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