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DE08 TTV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 119,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear bodywork showing signs of damage but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weekend

Fail 23 Mar 2021 119,521 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bodywork showing signs of damage but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weekend

Pass 18 Mar 2020 108,949 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 108,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,518 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 88,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,114 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,115 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,164 miles

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 12 May 2012 46,268 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS APPEAR WORN

Pass 24 May 2011 34,503 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 34,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 TTV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

DE08 TTV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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