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DA57 XCW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,492 mi
Last recorded126,492 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XCW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 126,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 126,492 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 113,628 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 104,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 101,777 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,450 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,864 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 84,864 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 77,017 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 77,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,618 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall has small cracks

Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 51,927 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,925 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 39,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,672 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,638 miles

Near side front tyre has minor outer wall damage

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 XCW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

DA57 XCW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is DA57 XCW safe to buy?

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