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DL08 BKY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 BKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 135,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Side skirts fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2025 122,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Osf/Nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 109,787 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 109,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 102,763 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 102,761 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,383 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2022 93,383 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,374 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 86,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,944 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,794 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 80,641 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,158 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,274 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,788 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,892 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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DL08 BKY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DL08 BKY, 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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DL08 BKY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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