2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · CP08 MPY

The most recent MOT test on 9 December 2024 at 144,732 miles resulted in a failure, though the record shows no defects formally logged. This is an unusual outcome that warrants scrutiny. A failure with no recorded advisories or failures is rare and may indicate an administrative anomaly, an abandoned test, or a defect noted informally but not entered into the DVSA system. Prior to this, the vehicle enjoyed a clean run of four consecutive passes from November 2020 through December 2023, all with zero defects. The maintenance trend was stable and reassuring until that final entry, which breaks an otherwise consistent pattern of diligent upkeep. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between November 2020 at 115,652 miles and December 2023 at 141,811 miles, the car covered roughly 26,159 miles across three years, averaging around 8,720 miles annually. That aligns closely with the lifetime average of approximately 8,041 miles per year for an 18-year-old vehicle. The jump from December 2023 to December 2024 accounts for just 2,921 miles, suggesting reduced use in its most recent year. No glaring gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, and the annual testing pattern itself indicates a conscientious approach to compliance. Despite the clean advisory history, the unexplained failure in December 2024 cannot be ignored. A buyer should request clarification on what prompted the failure and whether any remedial work followed. The 2008 Fiesta platform is known for rear brake corrosion and handbrake linkage issues, so the braking system deserves a thorough inspection even without a flagged defect. Front suspension lower arm bushes and rear beam bushes commonly deteriorate on high-mileage examples of this generation, and a physical check for play or cracking is advisable. With 144,732 miles on the clock, expect consumable wear on tyres, brake discs, and exhaust mounting points. The underbody should be examined for corrosion along sills, subframes, and around mounting points, particularly if the car has spent time in salted road areas. The clean five-year advisory record suggests attentive ownership, but that final test outcome leaves a question mark that only a hands-on inspection can resolve.