2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RO08 BCU
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 24,503 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO08 BCU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 24,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO08 BCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (RO08 BCU) between April 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
RO08 BCU Mileage History
- 19/04/20116,315 mi
- 19/04/20116,315 mi
- 23/04/20127,943 mi+1,628 mi
- 23/04/20139,629 mi+1,686 mi
- 23/04/201411,610 mi+1,981 mi
- 22/04/201513,363 mi+1,753 mi
- 22/04/201615,357 mi+1,994 mi
- 24/04/201717,337 mi+1,980 mi
- 23/04/201819,335 mi+1,998 mi
- 23/04/201921,338 mi+2,003 mi
- 21/07/202023,222 mi+1,884 mi
- 03/09/202123,589 mi+367 mi
- 06/03/202323,999 mi+410 mi
- 06/03/202323,999 mi
- 05/03/202424,259 mi+260 mi
- 05/03/202424,259 mi
- 26/02/202524,503 mi+244 mi
- 28/02/202524,503 mi
Average of roughly 1,312 miles per year across 18 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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