2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · NH08 DFU
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 149,254 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Dec 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH08 DFU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/11/2021
- 149,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 DFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (NH08 DFU) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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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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