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DG08 BBV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,607 mi
Last recorded31,607 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 BBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,607 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front wings along bottom edge Corroded, not likely to cause injury

Pass 20 Feb 2025 31,077 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 31,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 30,328 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 29,251 miles

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

slight mist of power steering fluid on rack

Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,508 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 27,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 26,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,615 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,264 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,281 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,310 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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DG08 BBV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BBV, 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 BBV registered?

DG08 BBV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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