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GU08 OTB

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 125,975 miles on the clock, averaging 5,871 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 OTB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,975
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
5,871

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 reading125,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year5,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 OTB 36k58k81k103k126k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,975 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage123,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage119,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage114,188 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,999 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,976 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
PASS
Mileage113,943 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
PASS
Mileage113,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage109,144 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage104,787 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage96,487 miles
Since last MOT+7,502 miles
PASS
Mileage88,985 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage80,016 miles
Since last MOT+10,829 miles
PASS
Mileage69,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,187 miles
Since last MOT+13,417 miles
PASS
Mileage55,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,767 miles
PASS
Mileage46,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,003 miles
Since last MOT+10,416 miles
PASS
Mileage35,587 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 OTB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 OTB

What car is GU08 OTB?

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

What is the mileage of GU08 OTB?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 OTB was 125,975 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 OTB passed its MOT?

GU08 OTB has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.

Is GU08 OTB ULEZ compliant?

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

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