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2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 SEO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,975 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 97,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 83,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,166 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 59,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,693 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2020 47,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant below min

rear bumper damaged (taped up)

Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,559 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 31,650 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 31,013 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 31,013 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,889 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 26,851 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 26,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,363 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 SEO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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