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DG08 YOA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,766 mi
Last recorded145,766 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YOA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 145,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 145,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 132,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,625 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,265 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking N S R pipe connection leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,058 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 46,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,231 miles

advise child seat to rear

Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise child seat to rear

advise front brake discs lipped

advise front brake pads getting low

advise wipers hard & juddering

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,792 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outside edge, they will be required to be change ASAP,

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

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 YOA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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