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DL57 HTX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,499 mi
Last recorded126,499 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 126,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general under body corroded and dirty

Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,734 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 108,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lenses hazed (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,957 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,513 miles

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

Nearside 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 clipped area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,156 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,241 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,244 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 HTX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

DL57 HTX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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