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DE58 VTM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,578 mi
Last recorded95,578 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 VTM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 18 Dec 2025 95,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2024 85,704 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & close to limit 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 85,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & close to limit 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,636 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,206 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,784 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 57,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,137 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 7 Mar 2018 53,137 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,972 miles

front discs worn

slight play in the steering

Fail 23 Feb 2017 48,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs worn

slight play in the steering

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,666 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 43,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,285 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 32,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,105 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,508 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 18,639 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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DE58 VTM 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 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 DE58 VTM, 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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DE58 VTM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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