2000 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · W52 SDU
2000 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2000. Recorded mileage 60,543 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W52 SDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 60,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W52 SDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Fiesta (W52 SDU) between January 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
W52 SDU Mileage History
- 07/01/202548,330 mi
- 06/02/202549,349 mi+1,019 mi
- 07/02/202549,351 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/202658,606 mi+9,255 mi
- 09/06/202660,543 mi+1,937 mi
Average of roughly 8,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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