2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FN08 GDX

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 16 February 2026 at 35,553 miles which recorded no defects. Prior tests show the same clean outcome, with passes in February 2025 at 34,642 miles, February 2024 at 33,469 miles, and February 2023 at 32,378 miles. The single failure on 17 February 2025 at 34,642 miles is anomalous; the tester logged no defects, and the vehicle passed later that same day on retest, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 35,553 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 1,975 miles per year. The history shows no gaps and no rapid accumulation: the car covered only 911 miles between February 2023 and February 2024, then 1,173 miles to February 2025, and 911 miles to the 2026 test. Such low, consistent use over five annual tests suggests long periods of standing or short local journeys rather than neglected high-mileage wear. The absence of any advisories across all five tests means no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc wear, corrosion, or exhaust emission issues were flagged by testers. A clean sheet at this age is uncommon but the data gives no evidence of worsening structural or mechanical risk. The buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and suspension components, as MOT pass criteria can miss early-stage rust or perished rubber that low-mileage, frequently stationary cars develop. Given the 2025 duplicate-test anomaly and the vehicle's age, verify the service history independently and confirm the February 2025 failure reason with DVSA. Otherwise the official record supports a sound, lightly used example with no flagged defects requiring immediate attention.