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GU08 LPE

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 90,247 miles on the clock, averaging 5,313 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 LPE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,313

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 reading90,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,821
Average per year5,313
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 LPE 12k32k51k71k90k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage87,426 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage83,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage79,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage75,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage71,643 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage69,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage65,953 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage61,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage56,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage48,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,711 miles
PASS
Mileage41,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage32,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,157 miles
PASS
Mileage24,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage12,290 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 LPE
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 LPE

What car is GU08 LPE?

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

What is the mileage of GU08 LPE?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 LPE was 90,247 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 LPE passed its MOT?

GU08 LPE has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2025.

Is GU08 LPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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