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DA57 XWP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,331 mi
Last recorded121,331 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 121,331 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2023 121,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted now ok (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure added screw and washer (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 113,212 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 113,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 102,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 102,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 74,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers starting to smear the screen

Fail 19 Jan 2019 74,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,715 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,023 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 48,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 33,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,611 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,512 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,177 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 XWP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

DA57 XWP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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