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DK08 URO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,018 mi
Last recorded169,018 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 URO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 169,018 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 164,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2019 164,714 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2018 157,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 153,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 150,357 miles

Headlamp aims not very clear.

No rear seats fitted.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Wing liners loose.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 150,971 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Headlamp aims not very clear.

No rear seats fitted.

Wing liners loose.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 123,046 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 123,046 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,860 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 89,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 URO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

DK08 URO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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