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DN08 GXA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,299 mi
Last recorded68,299 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 68,299 miles

Nearside Front Abs cable loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing heavily damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp damaged, wing also damaged. Taped. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer/inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 68,299 miles

Nearside Front Abs cable loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing heavily damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp damaged, wing also damaged. Taped. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer/inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,234 miles

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

underseal sprayed underneath

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,158 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 41,062 miles

front discs wearing on inner face

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 22,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,145 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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DN08 GXA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GXA, 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 GXA registered?

DN08 GXA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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