2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SM08 SYG
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 126,948 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM08 SYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 126,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SM08 SYG Mileage History
- 18/07/2023107,850 mi
- 16/07/2024113,551 mi+5,701 mi
- 16/07/2024113,551 mi
- 18/07/2025121,045 mi+7,494 mi
- 17/07/2026126,948 mi+5,903 mi
Average of roughly 6,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM08 SYG 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 (SM08 SYG) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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