2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · DA08 AAX

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents a clean roadworthiness record with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 16 November 2024 at 65,047 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Five successive annual examinations from 18 November 2020 through 16 November 2024 each yielded passes without advisories, confirming the vehicle has not developed worsening mechanical or structural faults under the testing regime. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical averages for an eighteen-year-old car. The record shows 47,523 miles at the 18 November 2020 test, rising to 53,839 by 12 November 2021, 57,548 by 6 December 2022, 62,260 by 6 December 2023, and 65,047 by 16 November 2024. That equates to roughly 3,600 miles per annum, confirming light use. No gaps appear in the annual testing cycle. The consistent passes suggest previous owners maintained statutory compliance, though the low annual distances imply prolonged standing periods that can degrade suspension bushes and seize brake calipers through lack of movement. Despite the absence of recorded defects, a buyer should physically inspect age-sensitive components that MOT tests may not flag until significantly worn. The tester noted no corrosion or structural integrity issues across the timeline, yet eighteen years of service demand examination of coil springs, subframe mounting points, and sill condition for hidden rust. Brake discs and calipers warrant scrutiny for binding or pitting after extended idle spells. A buyer should check tyres and wiper blades as consumables irrespective of the clean history. The unbroken pass sequence reflects responsible statutory upkeep rather than intensive mechanical refurbishment. Prospective owners ought to commission a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension articulation and exhaust emissions to confirm the Fiesta remains mechanically sound beyond the DVSA snapshot.