2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YH08 RCU
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 143,258 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH08 RCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 143,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH08 RCU 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 (YH08 RCU) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 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 (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YH08 RCU Mileage History
- 24/05/2022132,393 mi
- 01/06/2022132,393 mi
- 02/06/2023139,476 mi+7,083 mi
- 19/06/2024143,249 mi+3,773 mi
- 27/06/2024143,258 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,188 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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