2002 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YF52 SSU
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 72,179 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF52 SSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 72,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF52 SSU 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 (YF52 SSU) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YF52 SSU Mileage History
- 22/03/202366,189 mi
- 27/03/202471,814 mi+5,625 mi
- 02/04/202471,868 mi+54 mi
- 12/04/202572,176 mi+308 mi
- 29/04/202572,179 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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