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DA02 SBY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 SBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 112,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 106,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 104,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,913 miles

Slightly noisy exhaust.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play both rear axle bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2019 63,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,795 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 56,582 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,496 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 43,496 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,321 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,518 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,900 miles

dampness steering rack gaiters no leaks found at test

Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,391 miles

dampness steering rack gaiter area no leaks at test

Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,063 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 15,944 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,432 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DA02 SBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA02 SBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA02 SBY registered?

DA02 SBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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