2008 Ford Fiesta · 208,496 MOT tests
2008 Ford Fiesta reliability
2008 Ford Fiestas fail 45% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 25 Fiesta years (208,496 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 45%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 89,118
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 208,496
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.6% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.6%
- Suspension16.3%
- Brakes11.4%
- Tyres8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Body, chassis and structure6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.87%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.41%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.86%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.36%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.67%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.21%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (8.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2008 Ford Fiestas fail 45% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 25 Fiesta years (208,496 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.87% of tests), position lamp not working (5.41% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Ford Fiesta shows 89,118 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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