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DE08 OBN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,305 mi
Last recorded48,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 OBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 46,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,524 miles

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 43,320 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 41,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,655 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 33,655 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,769 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 27,606 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,591 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 23,587 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,841 miles

front alloy wheels flat spots

n/s/f tyre shoulder poor

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,768 miles

offside front tyre wall slightly bulged

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 OBN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

DE08 OBN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 OBN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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