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DG58 ZXA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,766 mi
Last recorded149,766 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 149,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 149,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 142,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp bolt down tab broken but still secure

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2023 142,234 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp bolt down tab broken but still secure

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2022 136,597 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 136,597 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 132,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 129,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,692 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 127,692 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected All wheels (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner tread and flat spotting

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,221 miles

Front tyres treads getting low and wearing inner side

knock in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,146 miles

Bonnet release mechanism faulty

Knocking noise from steering

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all alloy wheels slightly distorted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all alloy wheels slightly distorted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre splitting and wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,841 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre splitting and wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,995 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZXA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

DG58 ZXA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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