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BV08 URU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 70,912 miles on the clock, averaging 4,367 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 BV08 URU

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,912
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,367

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,912 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,804
Average per year4,367
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV08 URU 10k25k40k56k71k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage70,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage68,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,108 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage64,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage60,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,392 miles
PASS
Mileage57,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,934 miles
PASS
Mileage55,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage50,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,293 miles
PASS
Mileage47,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage44,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage39,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage35,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage30,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,167 miles
PASS
Mileage25,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage9,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,649 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

RegistrationBV08 URU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BV08 URU

What car is BV08 URU?

BV08 URU is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BV08 URU?

The last recorded mileage for BV08 URU was 70,912 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV08 URU passed its MOT?

BV08 URU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 13 Mar 2025.

Is BV08 URU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV08 URU 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 BV08 URU?

BV08 URU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.