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DE08 TLK

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TLK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,390 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 94,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,513 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 134,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 121,900 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 121,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,776 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre valves cracking

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,316 miles

nearside front tyre starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,404 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 48,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,826 miles

cut in sidewall of nsr tyre not exposeing cords

Fail 21 Feb 2012 29,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in sidewall of nsr tyre not exposeing cords

Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,832 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 TLK is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

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

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