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DE08 TNZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TNZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,162 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2026 88,162 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust snapped at backbox joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE CLOSE TO LIMIT WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,104 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 82,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 78,857 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 72,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,824 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust covers splitting

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

Offside Front lower ball joint dust covers splitting

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,597 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 55,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,383 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,000 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall not to cord

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,243 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall,not to cord

Fail 28 Jun 2013 36,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall,not to cord

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,420 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,420 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,278 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 TNZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TNZ, 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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DE08 TNZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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