2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · FP08 WSO
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 147,005 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP08 WSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 147,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP08 WSO 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 (FP08 WSO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire From around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))”; “Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
FP08 WSO Mileage History
- 13/10/2023142,859 mi
- 16/10/2023142,863 mi+4 mi
- 23/10/2024144,705 mi+1,842 mi
- 07/11/2024144,709 mi+4 mi
- 18/10/2025147,005 mi+2,296 mi
Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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