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DF08 WRV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,412 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,473 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,097 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 6 Dec 2023 86,032 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

engine oil level very low

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,812 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 6 Dec 2022 77,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

engine coolant level low

some deterioration to front wiper blades

Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,522 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 68,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,061 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 57,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 50,133 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 43,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,511 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 25,851 miles

Rear Belts could not be tested as animal harness and child seat have been fitted.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 20,624 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 20,624 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 14,369 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 8,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 5,911 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 WRV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc 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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

DF08 WRV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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