Ford Fiesta Zetec 82 (2008)
2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec 82
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec 82. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Fiesta Zetec 82 is a genuine reliability concern: it passes its MOT first time in only 56.7% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, meaning you're more likely than not to encounter a failure on test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort entirely, so the failures are confined to repairable issues rather than safety-critical ones.
At 91,688 miles average, these cars have been moderately used for their age, and the 1.03 average failures per vehicle suggests recurring problems rather than one-off wear items. Before buying, have an independent inspection done and budget for repairs, as this model will likely need attention sooner than a more reliable contemporary rival.
What to check before buying a 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec 82
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (69%) | 86 | 81.8% | 1.49 |
| Petrol (31%) | 38 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec 82 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec 82 vehicles fall between 75,777 and 106,566 miles.
2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec 82 — Still on the Road
49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% 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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