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DF08 DDA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DDA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 79,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 71,669 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 68,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 68,870 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,705 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 62,690 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,773 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,769 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,383 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,180 miles

damage to offside outer sill at rear

damage to rear bumper- no sharp edges

dent on offside front wing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 45,180 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to offside outer sill at rear

damage to rear bumper- no sharp edges

dent on offside front wing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers smear screen slightly

power steering fluid level on minimum

Fail 4 Sep 2014 42,928 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers smear screen slightly

power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,174 miles

front tyres damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2013 34,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,422 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 29,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,042 miles

small cuts in all four tyre walls

Fail 25 Jul 2011 20,042 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

small cuts in all four tyre walls

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 DDA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DDA, 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 DDA registered?

DF08 DDA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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