DVLA verified

2008 FORD FIESTA1.4L Petrol

MV08 ACX

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2008 FORD FIESTA? It's a Petrol with a 1388cc engine showing 84,308 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 24/10/2022
Tax
No data
Powered by Experian Data
£8.99
Check outstanding finance, stolen records, write-off categories & mileage anomalies.
Instant results • £20,000 data guarantee • Same data source as HPI
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1388cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2008 Ford Fiesta shows a passed MOT from 25 October 2021 at 84,308 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper at that time. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record, with each eventual pass clearing the test after a same-day or next-day failure that logged no defects. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decay. The odometer climbed from 69,515 miles at the 2 October 2019 test to 78,401 miles by 21 October 2020, then to 84,308 miles by 25 October 2021. That equates to roughly 4,600 miles per year, well below typical averages for an eighteen-year-old car. The low annual accumulation points to light use or extended periods off the road, though the record shows no tests between October 2021 and today, leaving the current condition unverified for nearly five years. No advisories or failures cite suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the five entries. The two failed tests in October 2020 and October 2021 recorded zero defects, implying the car was presented without fault yet initially rejected, possibly for documentation or plate anomalies. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear, as standing vehicles often develop perished rubber components, seized calipers, and subframe rust unseen by a clean MOT sheet. Given the stale test history and absent recent data, treat the 84,308-mile figure as the last known reading rather than current. Verify the actual mileage, check for outstanding recalls, and examine the underside for moisture-driven corrosion before purchase.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

Based on free DVLA & DVSA signals. Premium checks for stolen/finance/write-off history are locked below.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.
Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for MV08ACX

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked
Powered by Experian Data

Premium Vehicle History Data Locked

Unlock the full report to reveal outstanding finance agreements, police stolen markers, insurance write-off categories (Cat A/B/C/D/S/N), mileage anomaly checks, and plate changes.

Instant results • £20,000 data guarantee • Same data source as HPI

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

AI Intelligence

What's this car worth today?

Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.

Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2008 Ford Fiesta shows a passed MOT from 25 October 2021 at 84,308 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper at that time. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record, with each eventual pass clearing the test after a same-day or next-day failure that logged no defects. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decay. The odometer climbed from 69,515 miles at the 2 October 2019 test to 78,401 miles by 21 October 2020, then to 84,308 miles by 25 October 2021. That equates to roughly 4,600 miles per year, well below typical averages for an eighteen-year-old car. The low annual accumulation points to light use or extended periods off the road, though the record shows no tests between October 2021 and today, leaving the current condition unverified for nearly five years. No advisories or failures cite suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the five entries. The two failed tests in October 2020 and October 2021 recorded zero defects, implying the car was presented without fault yet initially rejected, possibly for documentation or plate anomalies. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear, as standing vehicles often develop perished rubber components, seized calipers, and subframe rust unseen by a clean MOT sheet. Given the stale test history and absent recent data, treat the 84,308-mile figure as the last known reading rather than current. Verify the actual mileage, check for outstanding recalls, and examine the underside for moisture-driven corrosion before purchase.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2008, this Ford Fiesta with plate MV08 ACX has undergone 2 MOT inspections since October 2021.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 1 pass and 1 failure recorded. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY