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DK08 OBT

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,702 mi
Last recorded86,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 OBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 86,702 miles

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 86,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 70,262 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,070 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 62,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect wheel/tyre size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front wheel misaligned

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,982 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material remaining steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 53,189 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material remaining steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,721 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,677 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OBT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

DK08 OBT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 OBT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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