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DE08 TLU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,355 mi
Last recorded102,355 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 102,355 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror has tape on it

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 90,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 74,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,052 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

aux belt overhangs power steering pully

Pass 26 May 2016 68,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,669 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 45,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs appear to be worn and slightly pitted

Pass 24 May 2011 45,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs appear to be worn and slightly pitted

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 TLU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

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