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GU08 LMV

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 89,542 miles on the clock, averaging 5,732 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 GU08 LMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,732

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,594
Average per year5,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 LMV 24k40k57k73k90k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,542 miles
Since last MOT+14,594 miles
PASS
Mileage74,948 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,984 miles
Since last MOT+9,557 miles
PASS
Mileage65,427 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
PASS
Mileage65,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage60,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,614 miles
PASS
Mileage56,740 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage52,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,594 miles
PASS
Mileage46,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage41,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage36,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage30,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage23,826 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

RegistrationGU08 LMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 LMV

What car is GU08 LMV?

GU08 LMV is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 LMV?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 LMV was 89,542 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 LMV passed its MOT?

GU08 LMV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 23 Aug 2022.

Is GU08 LMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 LMV 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 GU08 LMV?

GU08 LMV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.