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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking to the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
nearside front tyre inner edge heavily scrubbed and under-inflated
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed latch on door frame insecure (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and severe all over cracking and edges heavily worn and under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to the shoulders and edges heavily scrubbed and under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking to the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
nearside front tyre inner edge heavily scrubbed and under-inflated
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coolant leak ()
Fuel flap cover won't lock
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant level low
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Fuel flap cover won't lock
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging flowers from mirror ()
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 nails in nearside rear tyre
nail in offside rear tyre
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DK08 UTF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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