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SL08 BBU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 107,055 miles on the clock, averaging 8,770 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 BBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,770

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,055 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,770
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 BBU 15k38k61k84k107k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,055 miles
Since last MOT+13,525 miles
PASS
Mileage93,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage89,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage84,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,574 miles
PASS
Mileage75,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,442 miles
Since last MOT+16,295 miles
PASS
Mileage59,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,147 miles
PASS
Mileage456,700 miles
Since last MOT+411,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage39,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage30,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage22,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,401 miles
PASS
Mileage15,289 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

RegistrationSL08 BBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 BBU

What car is SL08 BBU?

SL08 BBU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 BBU?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 BBU was 107,055 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 BBU passed its MOT?

SL08 BBU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2021.

Is SL08 BBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 BBU 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 SL08 BBU?

SL08 BBU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.