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DG08 KWA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,756 mi
Last recorded138,756 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 138,756 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 10 May 2023 117,267 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 117,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 112,431 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 16mm chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded and stone chipped

Fail 4 May 2022 112,431 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values blue smoke emitted under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 16mm chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded and stone chipped

Pass 12 May 2021 108,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 105,448 miles

chip in windscreen

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2020 105,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,223 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 102,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border pass (1.1.11 (c))

lazy park brake

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,597 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 94,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,541 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 KWA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

DG08 KWA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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