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DL57 BPX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,542 mi
Last recorded75,542 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 BPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front seat does not tilt foreward

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 75,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front seat does not tilt foreward

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 68,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat does not tilt foreward

Fail 2 Dec 2024 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat does not tilt foreward

Pass 12 Dec 2023 61,506 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 61,506 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,619 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 54,619 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,287 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 51,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,849 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both starting to fade (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filer pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,589 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 40,589 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 36,309 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,509 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,177 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,348 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished 195/50/15 dated 2007

Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,542 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 24,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,516 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,385 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 18,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 14,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,806 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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DL57 BPX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DL57 BPX, 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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DL57 BPX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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