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DE57 WYJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,177 mi
Last recorded139,177 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,177 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 139,175 miles

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,115 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,113 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 134,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 132,978 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,325 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,291 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 126,027 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 126,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,857 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 115,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,698 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,320 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,197 miles

rear heat shield insecure

slight buckle in n/s/f alloy

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,490 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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DE57 WYJ 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 78.9%.

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 DE57 WYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE57 WYJ registered?

DE57 WYJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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The MOT history for DE57 WYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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