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DG58 TVU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,754 mi
Last recorded157,754 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 TVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 157,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 144,347 miles

Nearside front position lamp, output dim

Nearside parking brake in need of adjustment

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil, nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 137,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,566 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 134,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,938 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 128,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened fouling strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,679 miles

exhaust in poor condtion

Fail 31 Jul 2017 125,677 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust in poor condtion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 122,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 112,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,286 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 100,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 63,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,153 miles

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

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 TVU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG58 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

DG58 TVU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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