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DG08 CYZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,473 mi
Last recorded79,473 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,036 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 77,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 74,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,266 miles

both front tyres slightly low/ close to limits, n/s/r tyre perished and cracked, 195/50/15

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,499 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,771 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2014 54,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,227 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)

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,734 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,734 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)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 28,826 miles

slight damage o/s and n/s front wheel rim

some damage wheel rim n/s/rear

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 CYZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 CYZ, 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 CYZ registered?

DG08 CYZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is DG08 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 CYZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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