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DN08 GWE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,087 mi
Last recorded48,087 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 48,087 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 46,393 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, .[shallow splitting] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 44,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,425 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 36,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 36,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,053 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,754 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,259 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

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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DN08 GWE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DN08 GWE, 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 DN08 GWE registered?

DN08 GWE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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