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DK08 WLP

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 WLP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,989 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 57,989 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 2 Mar 2019 42,774 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 42,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,606 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 33,606 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,330 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,057 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 WLP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

DK08 WLP is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 WLP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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