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DG08 XDC

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,670 mi
Last recorded97,670 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 97,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,203 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 92,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,642 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 84,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 75,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,526 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,101 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,493 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,972 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,658 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,566 miles

small cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

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 XDC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

DG08 XDC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DG08 XDC safe to buy?

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