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DG08 AAZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,003 mi
Last recorded27,003 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 AAZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 27,003 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 27,003 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 26,433 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 26,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 25,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 25,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 24,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 23,182 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have deep age related cracks, two of the tyres are 13 years old. Advise replacing all four tyres 195/50 R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 22,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced both screen blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,650 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 20,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,431 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 19,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 17,659 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 13,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,220 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DG08 AAZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG08 AAZ, 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 DG08 AAZ registered?

DG08 AAZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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