2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CE08 AEN

The 2008 Ford Fiesta is currently roadworthy, having passed the MOT on 25 March 2026 at 97,891 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied records is stable, as the vehicle cleared the available tests without advisory or failure defects, although the immediate prior test on 18 March 2026 produced a failure at the same mileage yet logged no faults, indicating either an administrative rejection or omitted data rather than mechanical decline. Recorded mileage stands at 97,891 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to a low average of roughly 5,400 miles per year. The available MOT entries begin on 7 November 2023 at 82,466 miles and show modest accumulation: by 15 November 2023 the figure was 82,514, then 92,058 at the 3 March 2025 test, rising to 97,891 by March 2026. This equates to about 9,500 miles over the 16 months to early 2025 and a further 5,800 in the following year, confirming gentle use. The sparse history offers no evidence of rapid wear cycles or neglected consumables, but it covers only the recent portion of the vehicle's life. Despite the clean defect list, a buyer should physically examine structural integrity and corrosion on an 18-year-old shell, particularly chassis legs, sills and suspension mounting points, as moisture ingress during low-mileage standing can accelerate rust unseen by the tester. The earlier failures without recorded defects warrant retrieving the full DVSA failure reasons to rule out issues such as binding calipers, exhaust emissions or lighting faults that may have been rectified off-record. Inspect brake discs and pads for lip and pitting after prolonged inactivity, and check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing. Previous ownership patterns implied by the record show no repeated advisories for tyres or wiper blades, suggesting basic upkeep was not neglected in the documented period, yet the twin no-defect failures hint at lapsed paperwork or minor non-mechanical compliance. A pre-purchase inspection remains prudent given the age and gaps in earlier history.