2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · ML08 AEB
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,618 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ML08 AEB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2023
- 103,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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ML08 AEB Mileage History
- 24/01/202293,306 mi
- 01/02/202293,310 mi+4 mi
- 08/03/2023103,618 mi+10,308 mi
- 08/03/2023103,618 mi
Average of roughly 9,235 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ML08 AEB MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (ML08 AEB) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions not tested engine showing overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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