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DK08 GHO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,394 mi
Last recorded61,394 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 GHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 61,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coverd in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear s/frame coverd in unerseal

Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,380 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 57,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 56,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,254 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,254 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,186 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks to edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,702 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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DK08 GHO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DK08 GHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 GHO registered?

DK08 GHO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is DK08 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 GHO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK08 GHO have outstanding finance?

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