2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · PL08 ABY
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 156,419 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PL08 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 156,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PL08 ABY Mileage History
- 06/04/2023147,887 mi
- 08/04/2024153,067 mi+5,180 mi
- 16/04/2024153,073 mi+6 mi
- 07/09/2026156,418 mi+3,345 mi
- 09/09/2026156,419 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL08 ABY 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 (PL08 ABY) between April 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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 (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.3 (a”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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