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DK58 TLF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 TLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,787 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 105,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension damage

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,576 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 94,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,071 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R corrosion near rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Pinch bolt not tight (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,772 miles

Brakes ; Hose ferrule corroded , Offside front

Brakes ; Pipe corroded at Offside front by hose

Note ; Door mirror glass cracked & case damaged , Nearside

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; Cracking at inner side wall , Nearside front

Tyres ; Valve stems perished , Nearside front , Offside front & Nearside rear , recommend replace

Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,772 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brakes ; Hose ferrule corroded , Offside front

Brakes ; Imbalance , at lock out , Front 15 % , Rear 26 % & Parking brakes 54 % ( offside low )

Brakes ; Pipe corroded at Offside front by hose

Note ; Door mirror glass cracked & case damaged , Nearside

Note ; Parking brake performance at limit 16 %

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; Cracking at inner side wall , Nearside front

Tyres ; Valve stems perished , Nearside front , Offside front & Nearside rear , recommend replace

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,392 miles

Brakes ; o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

Drivers view ; n/s door mirror damaged

Wheel nuts covered , various other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,016 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Disc worn

Offside Front Disc worn

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,262 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cuts in walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cuts in walls (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket brocken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,894 miles

Coolant Level Low - Leak identified from coolant hose housing on osf of engine - recommend repair asap

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 55,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,835 miles

offside rear tyre worn outer edge getting close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,305 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 32,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DK58 TLF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK58 TLF, 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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DK58 TLF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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