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2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SW08 DXA

SW08 DXA

2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 99,173 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2008 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Aug 2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (28 Feb 2023)
Recorded Mileage
99,173 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Aug 2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 28 Feb 2023
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1242cc

SW08 DXA Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
  • 99,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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SW08 DXA Mileage History

  1. 03/08/202299,163 mi
  2. 31/08/202299,173 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

SW08 DXA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 21:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (SW08 DXA) between August 2022 and August 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 August 2022 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), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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