2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · YN08 UTL
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 70,449 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN08 UTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 70,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN08 UTL 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 (YN08 UTL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
YN08 UTL Mileage History
- 16/10/202362,059 mi
- 17/10/202466,216 mi+4,157 mi
- 17/10/202466,219 mi+3 mi
- 10/10/202570,358 mi+4,139 mi
- 15/10/202570,449 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 4,197 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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