2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AP08 MPO
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 134,517 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP08 MPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 134,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP08 MPO 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 (AP08 MPO) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
AP08 MPO Mileage History
- 14/04/2023116,930 mi
- 09/04/2024122,733 mi+5,803 mi
- 09/04/2025129,153 mi+6,420 mi
- 10/04/2025129,155 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/2026134,517 mi+5,362 mi
Average of roughly 5,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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