2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · GL08 UCS
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 94,546 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 UCS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2024
- 94,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 UCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (GL08 UCS) between June 2011 and February 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GL08 UCS Mileage History
- 28/06/201145,361 mi
- 28/06/201145,361 mi
- 09/08/201249,917 mi+4,556 mi
- 09/08/201249,917 mi
- 11/02/201455,189 mi+5,272 mi
- 11/02/201455,189 mi
- 26/02/201558,672 mi+3,483 mi
- 26/02/201558,672 mi
- 31/03/201662,860 mi+4,188 mi
- 31/03/201662,861 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/201765,632 mi+2,771 mi
- 31/07/201867,578 mi+1,946 mi
- 08/02/202169,342 mi+1,764 mi
- 08/02/202169,342 mi
- 09/02/202274,493 mi+5,151 mi
- 09/02/202274,493 mi
- 26/01/202384,515 mi+10,022 mi
- 01/02/202384,529 mi+14 mi
- 12/02/202494,580 mi+10,051 mi
- 16/02/202494,546 mi-34 mi
Average of roughly 3,892 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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