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PO52 KAU

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 51,979 miles on the clock, averaging 3,990 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PO52 KAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,990

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,025
Average per year3,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 KAU 27k33k40k46k52k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
PASS
Mileage49,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage46,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,685 miles
PASS
Mileage44,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage40,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage35,755 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,750 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage27,201 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 KAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 KAU

What car is PO52 KAU?

PO52 KAU is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 KAU?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 KAU was 51,979 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 KAU passed its MOT?

PO52 KAU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Nov 2012.

Is PO52 KAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 KAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PO52 KAU?

PO52 KAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.