2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FD08 XWB
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 56,950 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD08 XWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 56,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD08 XWB 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 (FD08 XWB) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 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 (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FD08 XWB Mileage History
- 18/05/202351,209 mi
- 15/05/202452,792 mi+1,583 mi
- 06/05/202554,619 mi+1,827 mi
- 27/04/202656,950 mi+2,331 mi
- 28/04/202656,950 mi
Average of roughly 1,949 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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