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BL08 SZT

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 117,087 miles on the clock, averaging 6,090 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BL08 SZT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,087
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,090

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,087 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,167
Average per year6,090
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 SZT 30k52k74k95k117k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage112,920 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,958 miles
PASS
Mileage105,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage103,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage96,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage89,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage87,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage79,707 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage73,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage66,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage61,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage55,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage47,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage38,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,628 miles
Since last MOT+8,530 miles
PASS
Mileage30,098 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 SZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 SZT

What car is BL08 SZT?

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

What is the mileage of BL08 SZT?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 SZT was 117,087 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 SZT passed its MOT?

BL08 SZT has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2025.

Is BL08 SZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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