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BP08 LKU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 81,944 miles on the clock, averaging 4,455 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 BP08 LKU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,455

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,944 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,455
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP08 LKU 18k34k50k66k82k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage76,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,501 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage71,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,848 miles
Since last MOT+10,133 miles
PASS
Mileage61,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage55,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage50,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage45,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage42,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage39,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage34,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage24,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,347 miles
PASS
Mileage19,677 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage17,996 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

RegistrationBP08 LKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BP08 LKU

What car is BP08 LKU?

BP08 LKU is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BP08 LKU?

The last recorded mileage for BP08 LKU was 81,944 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP08 LKU passed its MOT?

BP08 LKU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is BP08 LKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP08 LKU 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 BP08 LKU?

BP08 LKU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.