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DE08 YHO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,628 mi
Last recorded47,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 47,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded covered in grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe corroded covered in grease

Pass 10 Jun 2025 44,878 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,778 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 42,776 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,779 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2022 38,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody components

Fail 25 May 2022 38,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 37,042 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 35,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,350 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inside edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both coil spring's corroding.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 29,350 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inside edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both coil spring's corroding.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,207 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 19,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,304 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 YHO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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