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DK08 GHY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,745 mi
Last recorded68,745 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

P.A.S pot insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 68,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

P.A.S pot insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,304 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 56,304 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,431 miles

slight cracks to o/s/r tyre.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,900 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,598 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 GHY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

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

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