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DE08 ZYG

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 99,286 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on gearbox offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 99,286 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on gearbox offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,909 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 71,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 58,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,974 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 May 2018 34,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 26 May 2017 30,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 27,077 miles

both rear tyres cracking,splitting within tread

Pass 28 May 2015 24,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,439 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2013 18,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 15,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,810 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 ZYG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

DE08 ZYG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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