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DL57 FLX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,563 mi
Last recorded91,563 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 91,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,492 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 86,438 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 85,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 58,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,642 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 48,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2nd half of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2nd half of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 43,753 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2nd half of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2nd half of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 43,753 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2nd half of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2nd half of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 39,105 miles

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition (just acceptable

handbrake cables poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,696 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 22,883 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 22,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,244 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 20,244 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,756 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 FLX 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 65%.

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 FLX, 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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What year was DL57 FLX registered?

DL57 FLX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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