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DG08 BHK

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,580 mi
Last recorded114,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 BHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,580 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 114,580 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 108,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 105,819 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,089 miles

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 23 Jun 2018 98,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 81,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,613 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,732 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,345 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 BHK is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BHK, 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 BHK registered?

DG08 BHK is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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