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DG08 PBV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

219,644 mi
Last recorded219,644 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 219,644 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 219,635 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint . (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 209,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres uneven wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2023 209,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres uneven wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 205,046 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 205,038 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 200,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 195,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 189,575 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 189,537 miles

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 180,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 164,987 miles

Central Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 164,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 147,706 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 147,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 131,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 131,828 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,603 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 112,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,315 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,396 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 PBV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PBV, 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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DG08 PBV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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