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DG08 YPJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,637 mi
Last recorded59,637 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 59,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 59,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,223 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 52,223 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by 27 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,336 miles

Both headlight lenses are in a poor condition

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 42,330 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 42,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle exceeding 30% in brakeing cycle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,824 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,633 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 30,633 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,409 miles

offside front tyre under-inflated

rear tyres slightly deteriating

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,154 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 YPJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

DG08 YPJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DG08 YPJ 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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