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DG08 BBO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,179 mi
Last recorded122,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 BBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,393 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 111,393 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 105,367 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 92,925 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blow from back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover also damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,182 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 75,182 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,895 miles

clutch pedal loose/insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,668 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 22 Apr 2017 62,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,227 miles

rear exhausts hanger corroded and heat shields corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 57,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,484 miles

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

nsf wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,754 miles

small cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,228 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,228 miles

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

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

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

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 BBO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 BBO, 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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DG08 BBO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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