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DL57 GKU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,018 mi
Last recorded31,018 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 GKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 31,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded/ under sealed

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2026 31,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear under body corroded/ under sealed

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 30,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 30,648 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 30,585 miles

both headlamps slightly hazed over x2

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2023 30,200 miles

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))

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 29,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished and cracked, cords visible (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished and cracked, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 19 Jan 2021 29,360 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear part (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 29,121 miles

Slight corrosion around rear inner sills

Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 27,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 27,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,715 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,855 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 GKU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

DL57 GKU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is DL57 GKU safe to buy?

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