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DF08 DGE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,605 mi
Last recorded143,605 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 143,605 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides top retaining nuts corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2024 136,749 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top retaining nuts corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sill area slight corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wing under liner insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing under liner insecure

Offside Rear wing under liner insecure

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 119,217 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper partially insecure

n/s/r wing under guard insecure

o/s/f inner wing under guard insecure

o/s/r wing under guard insecure

rear bumper partially insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,039 miles

Front bumper cover partially insecure

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing splash shield partially insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wing splash shield partially insecure

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

Offside Rear inner wing splash shield partially insecure

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2021 116,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front bumper cover partially insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded heavily on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted slightly externally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing splash shield partially insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded heavily on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wing splash shield partially insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted slightly externally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wing splash shield partially insecure

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2020 110,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre valve perished.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,006 miles

o/s/r & o/s/f inner wheel arch panels insecure.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 107,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r & o/s/f inner wheel arch panels insecure.

Pass 9 May 2018 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 97,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,777 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 86,031 miles

nearside front tyre perishing and cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,779 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 71,779 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,613 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 DGE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF08 DGE, 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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DF08 DGE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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