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BL08 SBO

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 133,576 miles on the clock, averaging 8,067 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BL08 SBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,067

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,537
Average per year8,067
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL08 SBO 52k72k93k113k134k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage133,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage125,039 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,062 miles
PASS
Mileage116,972 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage107,380 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,378 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage100,996 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,992 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage92,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,847 miles
PASS
Mileage82,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage77,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,765 miles
PASS
Mileage75,568 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
PASS
Mileage61,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage51,753 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

RegistrationBL08 SBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 SBO

What car is BL08 SBO?

BL08 SBO is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 SBO?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 SBO was 133,576 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 SBO passed its MOT?

BL08 SBO has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Aug 2021.

Is BL08 SBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL08 SBO 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 BL08 SBO?

BL08 SBO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.