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DA57 XWM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,826 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,628 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 71,580 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure handle missing and can not check rear seatbelts (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

headlights deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 62,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

central rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 15 Jan 2022 50,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear central upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,809 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 11 Jan 2020 46,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

rear central upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 44,666 miles

both front wiper blades split

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 39,875 miles

rear service brakes show imbalance of 14%.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,708 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 35,572 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,572 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,732 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,623 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 26,615 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 26,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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 XWM 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 81%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

DA57 XWM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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