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DA57 YCJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,903 mi
Last recorded174,903 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 174,903 miles

all wheels rims are bent on inner edges

engine has a oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 131,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,772 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,808 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,987 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 74,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YCJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

DA57 YCJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is DA57 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 YCJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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