Ford Fiesta Style Climate (2008)
2008 Ford Fiesta Style Climate
CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2008 Ford Fiesta Style Climate. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Fiesta Style Climate is a significant reliability concern: just 30.6% of vehicles pass first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and none of the 151 tested have recorded dangerous defects. With an average mileage of 86,500 miles at over 15 years old, these cars are running relatively hard, yet they're averaging only 0.38 failures per vehicle—suggesting the issues that do appear are minor rather than systemic. The real red flag is the exceptionally poor first-time pass rate, which points to a pattern of small problems that need fixing rather than catastrophic failures; if you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and expect to address niggles before getting a clean MOT.
What to check before buying a 2008 Ford Fiesta Style Climate
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (62%) | 93 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (37%) | 56 | 82.5% | 1.02 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
2008 Ford Fiesta Style Climate — Still on the Road
24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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