2002 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · KC51 YUU
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 68,537 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC51 YUU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 68,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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KC51 YUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (KC51 YUU) between March 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
KC51 YUU Mileage History
- 10/03/202254,227 mi
- 04/07/202368,537 mi+14,310 mi
- 04/07/202368,537 mi
Average of roughly 10,865 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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