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DG08 YSS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,906 mi
Last recorded40,906 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YSS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 40,906 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 12 Aug 2026 40,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,570 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak slight coolant leak

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 39,097 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system excessively corroded, hole in pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak slight coolant leak

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 37,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 35,376 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 35,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,013 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 34,013 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/60/15 x 1 175/50/15 x 3 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 30,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,105 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 28,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,678 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,678 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,362 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,381 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 YSS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

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

Is DG08 YSS safe to buy?

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