2008 Ford Fiesta 2.0L Petrol · ST53 SST
2008 Ford Fiesta (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 79,569 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 SST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 79,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 SST 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 (ST53 SST) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Possible water pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED side light bulb (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED side light bulb (4.1.4 (c))”.
ST53 SST Mileage History
- 04/03/202275,612 mi
- 23/02/202378,056 mi+2,444 mi
- 23/03/202378,201 mi+145 mi
- 15/03/202479,193 mi+992 mi
- 28/02/202579,569 mi+376 mi
Average of roughly 1,324 miles per year across 5 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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