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DF08 HKU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,567 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 72,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,448 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 61,548 miles

Brake servo hose slightly chafed

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey when wheel spun

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2015 61,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Brake servo hose slightly chafed

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey when wheel spun

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2014 55,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

osr tyre on 3mm and nsr on 3.5mm and both slightly perished

slight dampness on rack

Pass 15 May 2012 42,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,403 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 HKU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

DF08 HKU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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