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BU08 DKY

2008 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,749 mi
Last recorded45,749 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Westfield 16009,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DKY
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 45,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,225 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,224 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 44,224 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 44,026 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 44,023 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,587 miles

Emissions require attention

Headlamps temporary use for uk

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,553 miles

O/s/r. Hand brake req attention

Pass 14 Aug 2016 36,044 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,416 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 33,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,580 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 21,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both parking brake levers not on stops

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake requires adjustment

o/s/f brake hose requires re-routing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,666 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield 1600?

Based on 6,004 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 65
Stop lamp not working 63
Steering rack gaiter split 53
position lamp(s) not working 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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BU08 DKY is a 2008 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,074 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 Westfield 1600 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 DKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Westfield 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU08 DKY registered?

BU08 DKY is a 2008 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is BU08 DKY safe to buy?

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