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MA08 UBV

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 51,599 miles on the clock, averaging 2,758 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 MA08 UBV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,599
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,758

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

Low mileage
Latest reading51,599 miles
Reading date
Miles last year734
Average per year2,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 UBV 10k21k31k41k52k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,599 miles
Since last MOT+734 miles
PASS
Mileage50,865 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
PASS
Mileage50,544 miles
Since last MOT+1,118 miles
PASS
Mileage49,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,090 miles
PASS
Mileage47,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
PASS
Mileage44,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage41,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage36,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,166 miles
PASS
Mileage33,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage29,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,439 miles
PASS
Mileage28,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage25,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage23,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage19,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage10,267 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

RegistrationMA08 UBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 UBV

What car is MA08 UBV?

MA08 UBV is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 UBV?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 UBV was 51,599 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 UBV passed its MOT?

MA08 UBV has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.

Is MA08 UBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA08 UBV 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 MA08 UBV?

MA08 UBV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.