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SO57 OBV

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 139,479 miles on the clock, averaging 8,286 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 SO57 OBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,479
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,286

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 reading139,479 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 OBV 22k52k81k110k139k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,479 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage136,578 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage131,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage129,113 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage127,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage123,848 miles
Since last MOT+13,305 miles
PASS
Mileage110,543 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,542 miles
Since last MOT+15,340 miles
PASS
Mileage95,202 miles
Since last MOT+12,917 miles
PASS
Mileage82,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,439 miles
PASS
Mileage72,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,538 miles
PASS
Mileage68,308 miles
Since last MOT+13,126 miles
PASS
Mileage55,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage45,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage34,768 miles
Since last MOT+12,390 miles
PASS
Mileage22,378 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 OBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 OBV

What car is SO57 OBV?

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

What is the mileage of SO57 OBV?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 OBV was 139,479 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 OBV passed its MOT?

SO57 OBV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2025.

Is SO57 OBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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