MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main, along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside of vehicle, front to rear ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rubber power steering pipe is insecure and hanging down next to moving parts, engine crank pulley and offside driveshaft
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Drivers door will not open from outside handle, presented for test with window open.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
front wheel rims damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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DA57 XDE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 XDE, 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 XDE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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