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DE08 GPZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,367 mi
Last recorded85,367 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 GPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,275 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted not allowing full test or rear seat belts

Fail 22 Jul 2022 74,272 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted not allowing full test or rear seat belts

Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,067 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,201 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,485 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 43,485 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,063 miles

Two child seats fitted in rear

Pass 28 Nov 2014 30,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,914 miles

195-50-15-H Inner sidewall edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 15,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 10,924 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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DE08 GPZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE08 GPZ, 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 DE08 GPZ registered?

DE08 GPZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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