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DK58 WAJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,213 mi
Last recorded107,213 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 104,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,349 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,715 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,156 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 78,156 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,225 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,150 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

wrong size tyres fitted to rear of vehicle.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 55,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Electrical wiring insecure power lead run across door aperture is likely to wear and cause a short (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

wrong size tyres fitted to rear of vehicle.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,625 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

slight play in steering rack pinion

Fail 27 Nov 2015 42,625 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread limit, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack pinion

Fail 27 Nov 2014 36,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,724 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,697 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,781 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 WAJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAJ, 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 DK58 WAJ registered?

DK58 WAJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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