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DL57 HNN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,760 mi
Last recorded97,760 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 97,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear beam axle corroded through on near side and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis and floor pan joint by rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 95,864 miles

Fuel filler pipework corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on floor to sill joint

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle and rear spring top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 95,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on floor to sill joint

Fuel filler pipework corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle and rear spring top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 93,671 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 93,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside headlight outer lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,871 miles

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

offside headlight deteriorated

offside of steering rack damp

Fail 3 Nov 2023 90,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe going to offside front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe going to offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside headlight deteriorated

offside of steering rack damp

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,619 miles

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

steering rack is damp

Fail 31 Oct 2022 85,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front bumper damaged

steering rack is damp

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,969 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering rack is damp

Fail 5 Nov 2021 79,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe going to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust shield insecure

steering rack is damp

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 74,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are perished

metal pipe on offside front brake hose bent

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,030 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 60,030 miles

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding by rear axle

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,240 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lamp slightly loose

Fail 13 Jan 2014 27,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear lamp unit loose

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lamp unit loose

Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,385 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,818 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 HNN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HNN, 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 HNN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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