2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · KH02 FSU
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 132,216 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH02 FSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
- 132,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH02 FSU 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 2002 Ford Fiesta (KH02 FSU) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
KH02 FSU Mileage History
- 01/09/2022105,709 mi
- 02/09/2022105,709 mi
- 09/12/2023122,601 mi+16,892 mi
- 18/12/2024132,216 mi+9,615 mi
- 20/12/2024132,216 mi
Average of roughly 11,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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