2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · LP08 OVS
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 162,456 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 OVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 162,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 OVS 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 (LP08 OVS) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LP08 OVS Mileage History
- 18/08/2023142,518 mi
- 30/08/2024147,844 mi+5,326 mi
- 03/09/2024148,027 mi+183 mi
- 17/09/2025162,456 mi+14,429 mi
- 18/09/2025162,456 mi
Average of roughly 9,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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