2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · SY52 KSK
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 35,298 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY52 KSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 35,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY52 KSK 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 (SY52 KSK) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SY52 KSK Mileage History
- 09/09/202434,684 mi
- 10/09/202534,994 mi+310 mi
- 10/09/202534,994 mi
- 14/09/202635,299 mi+305 mi
- 15/09/202635,298 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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