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SL08 RKJ

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 74,410 miles on the clock, averaging 2,875 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 SL08 RKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,410
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,875

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 reading74,410 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,581
Average per year2,875
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 RKJ 36k45k55k65k74k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,581 miles
PASS
Mileage66,829 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage65,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage64,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
PASS
Mileage63,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,556 miles
PASS
Mileage61,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage59,783 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage57,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,970 miles
PASS
Mileage55,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage53,821 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage51,791 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
PASS
Mileage50,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,426 miles
PASS
Mileage48,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage46,424 miles
Since last MOT+10,743 miles
PASS
Mileage35,681 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 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 RKJ

What car is SL08 RKJ?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 RKJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 RKJ was 74,410 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 RKJ passed its MOT?

SL08 RKJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2024.

Is SL08 RKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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