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DG57 WEU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,397 mi
Last recorded111,397 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 WEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 111,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,954 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 109,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust corroded (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front coolant leaking from the bottle engine over heating on idle

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 108,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,772 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,988 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,699 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,927 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 74,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,588 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,069 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,550 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,535 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 47,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,778 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DG57 WEU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG57 WEU, 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 DG57 WEU registered?

DG57 WEU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DG57 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 WEU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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