2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · HD08 AEU
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 143,330 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD08 AEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 143,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD08 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (HD08 AEU) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
HD08 AEU Mileage History
- 16/04/2024129,068 mi
- 09/05/2024129,075 mi+7 mi
- 06/05/2025135,964 mi+6,889 mi
- 01/05/2026143,330 mi+7,366 mi
- 09/05/2026143,330 mi
Average of roughly 6,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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