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SO57 LYS

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 96,469 miles on the clock, averaging 5,494 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 SO57 LYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2010
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,494

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 reading96,469 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,418
Average per year5,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 LYS 38k52k67k82k96k '10'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,469 miles
Since last MOT+10,418 miles
PASS
Mileage86,051 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,966 miles
PASS
Mileage84,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage81,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage77,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage71,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage68,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage60,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage55,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage49,223 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage42,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage37,775 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,581 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

RegistrationSO57 LYS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 LYS

What car is SO57 LYS?

SO57 LYS is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO57 LYS?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 LYS was 96,469 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 LYS passed its MOT?

SO57 LYS has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2021.

Is SO57 LYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 LYS 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 SO57 LYS?

SO57 LYS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.