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DF08 VGV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,934 mi
Last recorded77,934 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 77,934 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 77,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,563 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,697 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,209 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 37,160 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating the inner edge of the brake disc is very corroded (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,656 miles

nearside front tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2014 33,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,562 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 31,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 18,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,855 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 15,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,440 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,862 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 VGV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

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