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SM05 KAU

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 2005 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 77,015 miles on the clock, averaging 3,918 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 SM05 KAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,918

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 reading77,015 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year3,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 KAU 18k33k48k62k77k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,015 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage73,560 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,552 miles
Since last MOT+480 miles
PASS
Mileage73,072 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage65,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage60,493 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage52,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage49,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,118 miles
PASS
Mileage46,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage43,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,966 miles
PASS
Mileage39,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage35,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage30,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage24,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage18,389 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

RegistrationSM05 KAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 KAU

What car is SM05 KAU?

SM05 KAU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 KAU?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 KAU was 77,015 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 KAU passed its MOT?

SM05 KAU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2023.

Is SM05 KAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 KAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM05 KAU?

SM05 KAU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.