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DG08 CZL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,879 mi
Last recorded137,879 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 137,879 miles

Front tyres - bald edges

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint - wear/lift

Offside Rear Outer body cill - holed/corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe - corroded

headlamp beam patterns - poor

Fail 15 Aug 2025 137,879 miles

Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres - bald edges

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint - wear/lift

Offside Rear Outer body cill - holed/corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe - corroded

headlamp beam patterns - poor

Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 114,505 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres misshaped

Fail 15 Jun 2023 114,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres misshaped

Pass 18 Jun 2022 106,106 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe - corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,698 miles

Front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox , driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 97,654 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released NSR + OSR (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox , driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 90,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight noise from drive shaft centre bearing

Pass 23 May 2018 75,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,924 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,413 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,115 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,061 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 CZL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

DG08 CZL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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