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2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · DA08 AAJ

DA08 AAJ

2008 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2022. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2008 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Sept 2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Sept 2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1399cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Ford Fiesta last passed its MOT on 7 September 2021 at 145,399 miles with no defects recorded, confirming it met legal standards at that time. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with no mechanical advisories or component-related failures logged. Nearly five years have elapsed without a further test relative to today's date of 20 July 2026, so current roadworthiness remains unverified by official data. Mileage progression fits a typical 18-year service life. The June 2018 test at 117,829 miles preceded a 22 June 2019 pass at 131,523 miles, a 13,694-mile annual rate. The next entry on 1 September 2021 shows 145,384 miles, equating to roughly 6,300 miles per year across an extended gap shaped by the pandemic MOT suspension. The record is sparse, containing only five tests and zero noted defects, which suggests either disciplined upkeep or limited tester scrutiny. The September 2021 sequence flags two failed tests on 1 September at 145,384 miles and 7 September at 145,398 miles, both with no defects recorded, before a same-day pass at 145,399 miles. Failures absent logged faults point to administrative or identification anomalies rather than worn parts, yet the buyer must extract the full DVSA failure codes. Given the paper-clean trail, a physical inspection should target age-related deterioration: suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers and discs, exhaust corrosion, and structural integrity around sills and subframes. Previous owners kept annual use modest and secured passes without advisories, but the lapse since 2021 demands caution. A qualified technician should confirm absence of binding brakes, hidden structural rust, and emission compliance before road use.
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DA08 AAJ Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 06/09/2022

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
No MOT history found
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

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