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EO08 YAY

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourPurple
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 72,908 miles on the clock, averaging 3,916 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 EO08 YAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,908
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,916

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,908 miles
Reading date
Miles last year125
Average per year3,916
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO08 YAY 18k32k45k59k73k '11'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,908 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage70,624 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,579 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage67,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
PASS
Mileage64,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage62,509 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,094 miles
PASS
Mileage60,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage56,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage52,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage47,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,669 miles
PASS
Mileage43,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage39,342 miles
Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage33,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,687 miles
PASS
Mileage27,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage22,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,545 miles
PASS
Mileage18,011 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

RegistrationEO08 YAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EO08 YAY

What car is EO08 YAY?

EO08 YAY is an purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EO08 YAY?

The last recorded mileage for EO08 YAY was 72,908 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO08 YAY passed its MOT?

EO08 YAY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2025.

Is EO08 YAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO08 YAY 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 EO08 YAY?

EO08 YAY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.