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YL08 BUV

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 115,562 miles on the clock, averaging 7,729 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 YL08 BUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,729

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 reading115,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,169
Average per year7,729
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YL08 BUV 27k49k71k93k116k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage110,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage104,984 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage99,781 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,766 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage92,961 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,693 miles
PASS
Mileage83,245 miles
Since last MOT+10,237 miles
PASS
Mileage73,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage66,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,380 miles
PASS
Mileage57,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage48,090 miles
Since last MOT+8,273 miles
PASS
Mileage39,817 miles
Since last MOT+13,242 miles
PASS
Mileage26,575 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

RegistrationYL08 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YL08 BUV

What car is YL08 BUV?

YL08 BUV is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YL08 BUV?

The last recorded mileage for YL08 BUV was 115,562 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL08 BUV passed its MOT?

YL08 BUV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 Dec 2022.

Is YL08 BUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL08 BUV 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 YL08 BUV?

YL08 BUV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.