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DG08 BYZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,448 mi
Last recorded136,448 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 BYZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 136,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 118,686 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,925 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,925 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,607 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,607 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,960 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 82,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 70,641 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,589 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 36,987 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,920 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 31,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,113 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 BYZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BYZ, 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 BYZ registered?

DG08 BYZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DG08 BYZ safe to buy?

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