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DK58 TLZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,696 mi
Last recorded99,696 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 TLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,998 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 89,995 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 80,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,495 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 72,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 68,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2018 64,137 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,160 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 59,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2016 54,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,438 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 48,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 42,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,884 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,610 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,118 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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DK58 TLZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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