2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FP08 VKU
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 132,817 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2021.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FP08 VKU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2020
- 132,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FP08 VKU Mileage History
- 13/04/201123,713 mi
- 02/04/201229,013 mi+5,300 mi
- 25/10/201344,193 mi+15,180 mi
- 03/10/201456,967 mi+12,774 mi
- 03/10/201456,967 mi
- 17/10/201569,931 mi+12,964 mi
- 17/10/201569,931 mi
- 24/10/201680,466 mi+10,535 mi
- 25/10/201787,550 mi+7,084 mi
- 25/10/201787,550 mi
- 05/10/2018104,426 mi+16,876 mi
- 09/10/2018104,426 mi
- 28/10/2019124,977 mi+20,551 mi
- 29/10/2019124,977 mi
- 04/11/2020132,817 mi+7,840 mi
- 04/11/2020132,817 mi
Average of roughly 11,408 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
FP08 VKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (FP08 VKU) between April 2011 and November 2020.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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