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DG08 XCY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,688 mi
Last recorded103,688 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,688 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 103,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,829 miles

Front both front brake hoses not secure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 99,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s front hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,596 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,596 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 68,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Fail 2 May 2019 68,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r1684v pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Central exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn about to break (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 55,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn about to break (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,767 miles

both front tyre's worn on outer edge's.195/45r1684v pzero nero

both rear tyre's worn on outer edge's and perrished

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,965 miles

All 4 tyres slightly worn on outer edges & perished

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,965 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

All 4 tyres slightly worn on outer edges & perished

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,411 miles

noise area of belts.

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 XCY 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 66.7%.

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 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 XCY, 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 XCY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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