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DL08 BLZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 BLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 98,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2023 86,933 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working on o/s (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 65,468 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 65,468 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 60,958 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Pass 4 May 2018 57,170 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 57,170 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 52,870 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 47,086 miles

coolant leak from front water housing

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front seat front tilt handle broken

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 41,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2014 36,781 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear child seat fitted unable asses seat belt fully

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2014 36,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Coil springs slightly corroded but are complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear child seat fitted unable asses seat belt fully

Offside rear tyre is cracked and perished and is just legal 1.6mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 30,172 miles

water level low

Pass 3 May 2012 24,228 miles

both front tyre outer edges getting worn

Fail 3 May 2012 24,228 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre outer edges getting worn

Pass 13 May 2011 17,526 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 BLZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL08 BLZ, 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 BLZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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