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YT08 VUC

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 126,748 miles on the clock, averaging 7,689 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 YT08 VUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,748
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,689

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,748 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,689
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT08 VUC 30k54k79k103k127k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage124,902 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,253 miles
PASS
Mileage117,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage113,216 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage104,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage96,533 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,110 miles
PASS
Mileage88,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage80,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage72,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage63,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,968 miles
PASS
Mileage52,754 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,134 miles
Since last MOT+11,788 miles
PASS
Mileage30,346 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

RegistrationYT08 VUC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YT08 VUC

What car is YT08 VUC?

YT08 VUC is a purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YT08 VUC?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 VUC was 126,748 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 VUC passed its MOT?

YT08 VUC has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2023.

Is YT08 VUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YT08 VUC 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 YT08 VUC?

YT08 VUC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.