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DK08 URE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 URE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes either covered in grease or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension / steering components

Pass 16 May 2025 111,406 miles

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))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 106,445 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,916 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 97,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,228 miles

Both headlamps tarnished.

Metal brake pipes corroding.

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,301 miles

front discs worn

front tyres worn low

headlights tarnishing

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust hanger weak

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,574 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure creating a risk of fire

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

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

fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 87,667 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 87,667 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,780 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort at o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,410 miles

advise odd wipers fitted

advise tracking due to tyre wear

Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise evidence of slight judder from front n/s service brake

advise front brake discs corroded & lipped

advise odd wipers fitted

advise rear heat sheild dropped down to exhaust

advise tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,693 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,273 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,226 miles

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

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 URE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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