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DF08 WHA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,882 mi
Last recorded85,882 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,168 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 78,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,973 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 70,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 109,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 92,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2018 92,171 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 84,941 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 84,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 76,755 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,038 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 53,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 46,093 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2012 35,776 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 27,909 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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 WHA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

DF08 WHA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is DF08 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 WHA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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