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DK08 WSU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024
Pass 7 Mar 2023

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,215 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 70,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,704 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front folding seat not operational

rear bench seat bolts loose

Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front folding seat not operational

rear bench seat bolts loose

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,194 miles

Unable to fold nearside front seat

Fail 16 Apr 2019 46,125 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Unable to fold nearside front seat

Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,223 miles

Minor panel damage - offside front wing

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal blanking plug in rear of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,299 miles

Panel damage - offside front wing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,164 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 16,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,508 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 WSU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

DK08 WSU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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