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DG58 RTZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,458 mi
Last recorded46,458 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 RTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 46,458 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 46,442 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

upper steering uj slight play

Pass 11 May 2020 46,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,458 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knocking from steering column

Pass 4 May 2018 44,713 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,093 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,420 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 41,045 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 40,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,433 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 RTZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RTZ, 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 DG58 RTZ registered?

DG58 RTZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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