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DE08 OBW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,903 mi
Last recorded83,903 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 OBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 83,903 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 83,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,820 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear stop lamp inop

Fail 1 Feb 2021 79,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front abs sensor bracket damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear stop lamp inop

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,738 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

Front engine mount bolt loose

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,772 miles

Offside Front Fog light inop

Rear Centre stop light inop

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 73,772 miles

Offside Front Fog light inop

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Centre stop light inop

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,151 miles

Nearside Front seat doesn't fold forward

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ns/r...os/f.. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seat doesn't fold forward

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ns/r...os/f.. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,954 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim osf///nsr/// (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim osf///nsr/// (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 49,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,255 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 OBW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

DE08 OBW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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