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PL08 UMR

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 91,259 miles on the clock, averaging 5,902 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 PL08 UMR

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,259
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,902

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 reading91,259 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,902
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 UMR 18k37k55k73k91k '11'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage84,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,371 miles
Since last MOT+13,389 miles
PASS
Mileage70,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage67,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage60,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage54,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage49,269 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage46,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage43,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage39,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage34,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage26,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage18,465 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

RegistrationPL08 UMR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 UMR

What car is PL08 UMR?

PL08 UMR is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 UMR?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 UMR was 91,259 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 UMR passed its MOT?

PL08 UMR has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.

Is PL08 UMR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 UMR 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 PL08 UMR?

PL08 UMR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.