2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SW08 DJF
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 87,698 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 DJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 87,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW08 DJF Mileage History
- 07/10/202370,914 mi
- 08/10/202478,460 mi+7,546 mi
- 15/10/202478,461 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/202587,697 mi+9,236 mi
- 25/09/202587,698 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 DJF 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 (SW08 DJF) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
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