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DEW 31

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,378 mi
Last recorded9,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEW 31
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,378 miles

all tyres perishing

nearside front wheel knuckle corroded

rear brake drums corroded

rear suspension and wheels corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 9,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all tyres perishing

nearside front wheel knuckle corroded

rear brake drums corroded

rear suspension and wheels corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 9,036 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 9,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 8,085 miles

mil on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 8,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable steering knuckle (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable both sides (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable steering knuckle (2.2.C.1d)

mil on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,130 miles

engine light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 5,440 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 5,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,003 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 2,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 1,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 822 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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DEW 31 is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DEW 31, 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 DEW 31 registered?

DEW 31 is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is DEW 31 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEW 31 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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