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DF08 AKP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,916 mi
Last recorded84,916 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AKP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Fail 5 Oct 2023 84,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm and HEAVY inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Puncture to O/S/R, losing air

Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,870 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 71,665 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 68,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 63,422 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 63,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,626 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 59,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,001 miles

Rear Exhaust metal hangers are very heavily corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 51,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink gaitor has split open (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Droplink has some excess free play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust metal hangers are very heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,376 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

exhaust flexible section worn

Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,376 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

exhaust flexible section worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,270 miles

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

osf tyre tread is coming away

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,898 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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DF08 AKP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DF08 AKP, 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 DF08 AKP registered?

DF08 AKP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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