2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GL08 GXM
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 127,001 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 GXM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 127,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 GXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (GL08 GXM) between May 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance of 38% when brought up together. N/S lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GL08 GXM Mileage History
- 13/05/201126,684 mi
- 13/05/201126,684 mi
- 02/05/201237,775 mi+11,091 mi
- 23/04/201349,134 mi+11,359 mi
- 04/04/201459,268 mi+10,134 mi
- 09/04/201568,417 mi+9,149 mi
- 09/04/201568,417 mi
- 12/08/201570,593 mi+2,176 mi
- 26/03/201672,670 mi+2,077 mi
- 11/03/201777,348 mi+4,678 mi
- 17/03/201882,752 mi+5,404 mi
- 09/03/201987,345 mi+4,593 mi
- 13/03/202091,231 mi+3,886 mi
- 17/03/202091,248 mi+17 mi
- 18/03/202192,001 mi+753 mi
- 16/03/202294,629 mi+2,628 mi
- 16/03/202294,629 mi
- 20/01/202398,487 mi+3,858 mi
- 08/02/2024102,584 mi+4,097 mi
- 09/04/2025106,941 mi+4,357 mi
- 07/04/2026127,001 mi+20,060 mi
Average of roughly 6,731 miles per year across 21 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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