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DJ08 KER

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ08 KER
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 79,815 miles

Central Rear Heatshield insecure

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2022 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Heatshield insecure

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad down to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84w budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coolant leak from a plastic housing ()

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Fail 8 Dec 2021 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split also (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod bent also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad down to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84w budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coolant leak from a plastic housing ()

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 67,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread - 195/45R16

Offside Front Anti roll bar stabilizer link appears to be slightly bent

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,850 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,790 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2016 55,713 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,187 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,845 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,200 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,281 miles

offside front wheel buckled

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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DJ08 KER is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DJ08 KER, 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 DJ08 KER registered?

DJ08 KER is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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