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DE08 ZYR

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,575 mi
Last recorded80,575 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZYR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,575 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 80,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,815 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,365 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 74,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,368 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 71,368 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,996 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,100 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 61,100 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,265 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,344 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,835 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,258 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,139 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,935 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 23,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 3,196 miles

Offside Front 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.

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 ZYR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

DE08 ZYR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is DE08 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 ZYR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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