2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ML08 ABX

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 4 October 2023 at 163,478 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the only blemishes being two administrative failures dated 29 September 2023 at 163,433 miles and 25 September 2021 at 147,479 miles, both showing no defects logged by the tester. These failures without recorded faults typically indicate documentation or procedural issues at the testing station rather than mechanical failure, and the vehicle cleared retest within days on each occasion. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an eighteen year old car, averaging roughly 9,082 miles per year against the 163,478 miles recorded. The gap between the 30 September 2021 pass at 147,537 miles and the 1 October 2022 pass at 156,578 miles shows under 9,050 miles covered in that year. From October 2022 to October 2023 the odometer moved only 6,900 miles, confirming light recent use. The record is sparse and clean, with no advisories or worn consumables ever flagged across the five tests supplied. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and 163,000 plus miles of service. The absence of advisories in the MOT data does not preclude corrosion to structural members or fatigue in steering joints that a short test may overlook. Verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures, as repeated test station rejections without fault notes can mask inconsistent documentation by prior owners. Given the low annual mileage since 2021, check for perished rubber components and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged standing. The drivetrain has covered a high lifetime distance; assess clutch wear and gearbox condition on a road trial. The clean record supports fair upkeep, but age alone demands hands-on verification of structural integrity before purchase.