2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MA08 LHG
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 62,304 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 LHG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/01/2026
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 LHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (MA08 LHG) between February 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
MA08 LHG Mileage History
- 02/02/201113,935 mi
- 02/02/201113,935 mi
- 27/01/201221,022 mi+7,087 mi
- 30/01/201327,439 mi+6,417 mi
- 29/01/201432,359 mi+4,920 mi
- 02/02/201535,837 mi+3,478 mi
- 09/05/201637,267 mi+1,430 mi
- 09/05/201743,372 mi+6,105 mi
- 09/05/201743,372 mi
- 05/06/201849,934 mi+6,562 mi
- 05/06/201849,934 mi
- 21/09/201957,391 mi+7,457 mi
- 21/09/201957,395 mi+4 mi
- 21/12/202060,673 mi+3,278 mi
- 21/12/202060,673 mi
- 05/10/202262,304 mi+1,631 mi
Average of roughly 4,144 miles per year across 16 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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