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SM02 RVO

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 46,256 miles on the clock, averaging 3,837 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 SM02 RVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,256
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,837

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 reading46,256 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,358
Average per year3,837
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM02 RVO 12k20k29k38k46k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage43,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage40,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage37,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage32,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage26,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage23,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage19,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage15,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage11,699 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

RegistrationSM02 RVO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SM02 RVO

What car is SM02 RVO?

SM02 RVO is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM02 RVO?

The last recorded mileage for SM02 RVO was 46,256 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM02 RVO passed its MOT?

SM02 RVO has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Jul 2015.

Is SM02 RVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 RVO 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 SM02 RVO?

SM02 RVO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.