2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RX08 FSN
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 147,045 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX08 FSN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 147,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX08 FSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (RX08 FSN) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
RX08 FSN Mileage History
- 30/09/2021130,617 mi
- 28/09/2022138,565 mi+7,948 mi
- 28/09/2022138,657 mi+92 mi
- 22/09/2023147,045 mi+8,388 mi
Average of roughly 8,309 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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