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DE08 SXJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,848 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in rear axle bushes

rear no plate water marked

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2026 82,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in rear axle bushes

rear no plate water marked

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2025 70,335 miles

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 70,335 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 37,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 30,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 30,307 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 29,603 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 29,603 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,288 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim has damage

Rear tyres showing signs of cracking to inner and outer side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,883 miles

n/s front tyre wall cracked

o/s rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,313 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,198 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 SXJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

DE08 SXJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 SXJ 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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