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DG08 OLK

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OLK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 99,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 99,113 miles

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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 96,118 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 96,118 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 94,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 89,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cambelt due

Fail 4 May 2020 89,355 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cambelt due

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,122 miles

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

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

cambelt

Fail 12 Mar 2019 82,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,264 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,614 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 54,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,710 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,706 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,487 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OLK is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

DG08 OLK is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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