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DA57 XEH

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 92,373 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are worn and slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear rear bumper damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 82,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are worn and slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear rear bumper damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 75,066 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake Caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,929 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,626 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 60,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,275 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,646 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,519 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,965 miles

oil leak gearbox...corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,989 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,156 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 16,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XEH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

DA57 XEH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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