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SM08 DRV

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourPurple
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 66,090 miles on the clock, averaging 3,529 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 SM08 DRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,090
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
3,529

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 reading66,090 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,774
Average per year3,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 DRV 16k29k41k54k66k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage60,316 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage56,326 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,321 miles
Since last MOT+5,027 miles
PASS
Mileage51,294 miles
Since last MOT+6,580 miles
PASS
Mileage44,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,471 miles
PASS
Mileage42,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage38,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage33,141 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
PASS
Mileage31,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage29,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,806 miles
PASS
Mileage27,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage24,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage21,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage18,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage16,194 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

RegistrationSM08 DRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SM08 DRV

What car is SM08 DRV?

SM08 DRV is an purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SM08 DRV?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 DRV was 66,090 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 DRV passed its MOT?

SM08 DRV has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2025.

Is SM08 DRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 DRV 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 SM08 DRV?

SM08 DRV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.