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At a glance
This 2020 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1496cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 68,796 miles on the clock, averaging 13,874 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Fiesta issues include front wheel bearings and steering column.
MOT & Mileage History for SM69 BUE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 68,796 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 13,874 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2017–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front wheel bearings
Insufficient sealant on driveshaft splines allows water ingress, causing bearings to crack and fail prematurely.[1] · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (bearing + labour at indie garage, estimated).
Steering column (universal intermediate shaft bushings)
Poor-quality bushings in the sealed steering column wear out, causing play and noise.[4] · Typical repair: £400-£700 (full column replacement at indie).
Horn wiring in steering wheel
Faulty wiring chafes, shorting intermittently.[1] · Typical repair: £80-£150 (rewire/insulate at indie, estimated).
Gear selection (5MX65 5-speed manual gearbox linkage)
Worn selector mechanism or cable adjustment fails, preventing 1st/reverse engagement.[1] · Typical repair: £200-£400 (linkage adjust/replace at indie).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM69 BUE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1496cc |
| Year | 2020 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 69 — September 2019 to February 2020 |
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About SM69 BUE
What car is SM69 BUE?
SM69 BUE is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1496cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2020.
What is the mileage of SM69 BUE?
The last recorded mileage for SM69 BUE was 68,796 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM69 BUE passed its MOT?
SM69 BUE has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2025.
Is SM69 BUE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM69 BUE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM69 BUE?
SM69 BUE is approximately 6 years old. Age identifier 69 means registered between 1 September 2019 and 28 February 2020.