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DL57 BSV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,153 mi
Last recorded48,153 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 BSV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 48,153 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,064 miles

Offside Rear rear lamp damged

rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,227 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (close to cords) also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear damaged

rear bumper slightly loose

Fail 8 Apr 2022 42,224 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (close to cords) also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear damaged

rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,836 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 33,549 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 33,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod arm has slight play in balljoint

Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,239 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front seat does not fold forward but not affecting access to rear seat belts

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 28,209 miles

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 28,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,201 miles

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,237 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,733 miles

both rear tyres are showing signs of age related cracks

Pass 23 Jan 2013 20,951 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 20,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front washers poor flow

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 19,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,942 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 BSV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DL57 BSV, 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 BSV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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