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DL57 FKM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,561 mi
Last recorded94,561 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FKM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,879 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plus nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 90,879 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plus nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 87,950 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 87,950 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 83,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyres slightly worn inner edges

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,329 miles

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

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

Rear outer sills have surface rust

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,483 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2021 76,480 miles

Emissions not tested not tested do to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,491 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 73,463 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,377 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,026 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but no cords exposed.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to front exhaust flexy, outer casing

slight oil leaks around under side of gear box

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,837 miles

advise wheel alignment check.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,354 miles

front tyres & n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,513 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 FKM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKM, 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 FKM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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