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2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FL08 AEY

FL08 AEY

2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 137,420 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2008 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Sept 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
137,420 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Sept 2024
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its three most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 18 September 2023 at 137,420 miles returned a pass with no advisories, confirming the vehicle met statutory standards at that point. Relative to the current date of 8 July 2026, the most recent test is approximately 34 months old, leaving a sizable gap with no fresh evidence of condition. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for an eighteen-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,634 miles per year. The records show 127,565 miles in October 2021, 130,673 miles in September 2022, and 137,420 miles in September 2023. That equates to around 3,100 miles between the first two tests and 6,700 over the following year, a modest rise but no abrupt accumulation. The clean pass sheet at each stage indicates previous owners kept the car to a baseline that satisfied the tester, though the absence of advisories means worn consumables such as tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes were either within limits or replaced before each test. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase given the elapsed time since the last MOT. At 137,420 miles and eighteen years old, structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points warrants close checking, as DVSA testers often record such issues only once penetration occurs. The front suspension arms, track rod ends, and rear beam should be examined for play or degraded rubber bushes. Brake component wear including caliper operation, disc lip, and pad thickness needs verification, since the 2023 pass gives no insight into remaining service life. Exhaust emissions and catalyst condition should be reviewed against current limits. The sparse history shows no recurring faults, yet the age and mileage demand hands-on assessment of drivetrain oil leaks and clutch wear that MOT tests do not cover.
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FL08 AEY Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
  • 137,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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FL08 AEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 06:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (FL08 AEY) between October 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

FL08 AEY Mileage History

  1. 26/10/2021127,565 mi
  2. 26/09/2022130,673 mi+3,108 mi
  3. 18/09/2023137,420 mi+6,747 mi

Average of roughly 5,201 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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