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DE08 ZYS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,547 mi
Last recorded100,547 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 94,913 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 May 2024 86,233 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides have fading lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 86,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides have fading lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 84,120 miles

Central stop light not working

Pass 9 May 2022 81,896 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 80,355 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 77,320 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 72,819 miles

3dr nearside front seat not tilting forwards

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

Pass 4 May 2018 68,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 64,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,023 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 59,023 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,046 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 49,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 49,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,232 miles

Wear lip to front brake discs.

Pass 21 May 2012 37,756 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,562 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 ZYS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

DE08 ZYS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DE08 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 ZYS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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