2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · SL52 DPY
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 66,979 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL52 DPY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 66,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL52 DPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (SL52 DPY) between October 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
SL52 DPY Mileage History
- 16/10/200616,905 mi
- 11/10/200720,858 mi+3,953 mi
- 23/10/200824,994 mi+4,136 mi
- 20/10/200930,501 mi+5,507 mi
- 25/10/201033,994 mi+3,493 mi
- 27/10/201137,593 mi+3,599 mi
- 27/10/201137,593 mi
- 22/10/201240,663 mi+3,070 mi
- 21/10/201343,539 mi+2,876 mi
- 21/10/201343,539 mi
- 27/10/201447,372 mi+3,833 mi
- 26/10/201550,391 mi+3,019 mi
- 25/10/201653,603 mi+3,212 mi
- 30/10/201757,004 mi+3,401 mi
- 24/10/201860,440 mi+3,436 mi
- 24/10/201860,440 mi
- 29/10/201963,784 mi+3,344 mi
- 02/11/202065,845 mi+2,061 mi
- 02/11/202065,845 mi
- 27/10/202166,979 mi+1,134 mi
Average of roughly 3,331 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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