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DL57 GHH

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,865 mi
Last recorded158,865 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 GHH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 158,865 miles

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2024 144,243 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Holding Up Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,420 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 5 Sep 2023 130,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Recomend brake fluid change due to discoloration

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,426 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 115,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 45 16 84v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective rear

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,754 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished and near legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,064 miles

central brake lamp not working

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,902 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,417 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall wall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,417 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall wall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 62,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate becoming discolured

some damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyre outter sidewalls (damage not showing structure)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 50,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 50,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 39,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,916 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 26,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 GHH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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