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DA57 XBY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,611 mi
Last recorded101,611 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,611 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 101,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,490 miles

Front Brake discs and pads moderately worn

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer has one of two hangers broken - advise replacement soon

Fail 25 Jun 2019 84,489 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake discs and pads moderately worn

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer has one of two hangers broken - advise replacement soon

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,612 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box mount snapped however still adequately supported to meet mot requirements. attention required.

coolant leak, attention required.

gearbox fluid leak, attention required.

item removed from screen prior to test.

minor corrosion to battery tray/support.

minor corrosion to chassis behind front sub-frame.

Fail 24 Jun 2017 67,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box mount snapped however still adequately supported to meet mot requirements. attention required.

coolant leak, attention required.

gearbox fluid leak, attention required.

item removed from screen prior to test.

minor corrosion to battery tray/support.

minor corrosion to chassis behind front sub-frame.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,884 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged all four wheels damaged slighty on inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,130 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 36,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,355 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 XBY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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