2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · VU52 CKP
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 117,883 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 CKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 117,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 CKP 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 (VU52 CKP) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
VU52 CKP Mileage History
- 13/04/2023110,783 mi
- 18/04/2024114,384 mi+3,601 mi
- 22/04/2025116,466 mi+2,082 mi
- 28/04/2025116,471 mi+5 mi
- 21/04/2026117,883 mi+1,412 mi
Average of roughly 2,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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