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DG58 EBV

2008 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,662 mi
Last recorded100,662 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 EBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 100,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,288 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases was major leak and failed emissions so put exhaust paste around blow to get through emissions advise new back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis starting to get corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose on the ball joint still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 90,285 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases was major leak and failed emissions so put exhaust paste around blow to get through emissions advise new back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis starting to get corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose on the ball joint still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,548 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

back box heat shield loose

Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,547 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

back box heat shield loose

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked and o/s has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box heat shield loose

Fail 17 Sep 2021 80,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear of front to backs (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked and o/s has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,569 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 57,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 52,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,132 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 28,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 13,483 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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DG58 EBV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in White 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 DG58 EBV, 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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DG58 EBV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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