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DG08 YPC

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,104 mi
Last recorded54,104 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YPC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 54,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 50,879 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,093 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 49,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,923 miles

Coolant level low

Slight travel in service brake pedal

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,626 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 43,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 42,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,854 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,843 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 28,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 26,486 miles

wipers will need changing soon

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,978 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 YPC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 YPC registered?

DG08 YPC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 YPC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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