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DG08 CZU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,083 mi
Last recorded95,083 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 CZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 95,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 79,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,482 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,995 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,150 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy on rotation

Pass 2 May 2013 37,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 May 2012 31,038 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2011 26,458 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 CZU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

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

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