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DK08 GHU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,196 mi
Last recorded59,196 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 GHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,196 miles

Rear Spare tyre defective S/TYRE FLAT ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,787 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 53,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,463 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 52,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,353 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,173 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,965 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,805 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has wear on edges.

tyre on o/s/r has small cracks in sidewall/tread.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,166 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight cracks to n/s/f & o/s/r tyres.

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 GHU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GHU, 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 DK08 GHU registered?

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

Is DK08 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 GHU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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