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DE08 OAM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,984 mi
Last recorded47,984 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 OAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 47,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,744 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 37,986 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 37,757 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 37,166 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 37,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,449 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread pattern and outer wall

Pass 17 May 2016 35,303 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 32,755 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 29,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2013 25,510 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 25,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2012 21,539 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise nearside front tyre wear

Pass 19 May 2011 16,481 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 OAM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

DE08 OAM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DE08 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 OAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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