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DK08 UOY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,122 mi
Last recorded119,122 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 UOY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 119,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,007 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,125 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 23 Dec 2020 90,125 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted iner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended center rear not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Front bumper insecure

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,607 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak of gases

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 77,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,692 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,091 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,360 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,771 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,633 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 UOY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOY, 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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DK08 UOY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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