MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Excessively deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mounting support bracket corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside 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 too main run (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre out of shape
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear tyre out of shape
corrosion to rear exhaust bracket
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to rear exhaust bracket
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DE08 TNL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 TNL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DE08 TNL?
You can check the full history of DE08 TNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DE08 TNL registered?
DE08 TNL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is DE08 TNL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE08 TNL shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DE08 TNL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE08 TNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.