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DL57 BTO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 83,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,763 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 80,761 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,569 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,132 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,383 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,922 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front section flexy weak also back box casing rusty // front to rear metal brake pads rusty // front brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2013 59,631 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front section flexy weak also back box casing rusty // front to rear metal brake pads rusty // front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2012 51,344 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 51,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,895 miles

wipers poor

Pass 31 Dec 2010 17,859 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 BTO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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