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2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,801 mi
Last recorded129,801 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VPN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 129,801 miles

Low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 129,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 121,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 120,498 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 120,498 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,353 miles

centre stoplight inop.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

oil leak.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,656 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,411 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 VPN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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