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DK08 UTF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,341 mi
Last recorded91,341 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,341 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 91,306 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 67,020 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 67,019 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 63,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 62,012 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,565 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 56,563 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 50,431 miles

Fuel flap cover won't lock

Fail 7 Nov 2020 50,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 43,005 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,937 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 34,937 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging flowers from mirror ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 19,750 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 18,629 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,504 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 16,504 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,913 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 11,360 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 9,088 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 6,410 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 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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