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SL08 XWA

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 67,288 miles on the clock, averaging 4,209 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 XWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,288
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
4,209

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

Low mileage
Latest reading67,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,011
Average per year4,209
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL08 XWA 6k21k37k52k67k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage61,277 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage58,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,347 miles
PASS
Mileage53,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage48,562 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage44,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage38,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage34,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage30,491 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage25,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage20,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage16,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage12,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage8,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage5,985 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 XWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 XWA

What car is SL08 XWA?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 XWA?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 XWA was 67,288 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 XWA passed its MOT?

SL08 XWA has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is SL08 XWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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