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EA08 SWN

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 78,533 miles on the clock, averaging 6,678 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 EA08 SWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,678

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

Below average
Latest reading78,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,860
Average per year6,678
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 SWN 15k31k47k63k79k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage72,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage66,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage63,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage59,789 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage56,644 miles
Since last MOT+12,828 miles
PASS
Mileage43,816 miles
Since last MOT+16,400 miles
PASS
Mileage27,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage24,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage15,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,362 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 SWN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 SWN

What car is EA08 SWN?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 SWN?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 SWN was 78,533 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 SWN passed its MOT?

EA08 SWN has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2020.

Is EA08 SWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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