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DE08 ZZA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZZA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 125,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 116,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 104,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,703 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 92,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 81,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,486 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,856 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 66,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,886 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,017 miles

engine fault warning lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 47,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

engine fault warning lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,288 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 26,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 May 2012 26,908 miles

all wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 May 2011 21,125 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 ZZA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

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

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