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EA08 SVE

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 114,074 miles on the clock, averaging 4,798 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 EA08 SVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,798

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 reading114,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year253
Average per year4,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 SVE 44k61k79k97k114k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,074 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
PASS
Mileage113,821 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage107,607 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage104,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage99,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage95,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,953 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage93,083 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,834 miles
PASS
Mileage82,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,239 miles
PASS
Mileage85,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage82,148 miles
Since last MOT+18,143 miles
PASS
Mileage64,005 miles
Since last MOT+20,171 miles
PASS
Mileage43,834 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

RegistrationEA08 SVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 SVE

What car is EA08 SVE?

EA08 SVE is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 SVE?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 SVE was 114,074 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 SVE passed its MOT?

EA08 SVE has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is EA08 SVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 SVE 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 EA08 SVE?

EA08 SVE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.