2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · RO08 BCV
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 159,059 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO08 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2025
- 159,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO08 BCV 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 (RO08 BCV) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 December 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))”.
RO08 BCV Mileage History
- 07/12/2023149,168 mi
- 17/12/2024153,211 mi+4,043 mi
- 17/12/2024153,211 mi
- 24/12/2025159,040 mi+5,829 mi
- 27/12/2025159,059 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 4,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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