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DF08 VEA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,748 mi
Last recorded50,748 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 50,748 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper mounting points heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front sub frame and rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2025 50,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper mounting points heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front sub frame and rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 42,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF,OSF,OSR,NSR pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,035 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 39,276 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 33,825 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 33,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,509 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 23,247 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,063 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,082 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 21,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,764 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 17,350 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 17,350 miles

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

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 VEA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

DF08 VEA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is DF08 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 VEA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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