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MA08 DWA

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 59,833 miles on the clock, averaging 3,453 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 DWA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,833
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,453

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,833 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,590
Average per year3,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 DWA 10k22k35k47k60k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage57,243 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage52,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage47,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage44,317 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage38,284 miles
Since last MOT+526 miles
PASS
Mileage37,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage36,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage34,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage32,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage28,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage24,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage19,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage16,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage12,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage9,526 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 DWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 DWA

What car is MA08 DWA?

MA08 DWA is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 DWA?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 DWA was 59,833 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 DWA passed its MOT?

MA08 DWA has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2025.

Is MA08 DWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA08 DWA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is MA08 DWA?

MA08 DWA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.