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SO02 ATU

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 149,946 miles on the clock, averaging 7,426 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SO02 ATU

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,946
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,426

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,946 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,996
Average per year7,426
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO02 ATU 19k52k85k117k150k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage149,946 miles
Since last MOT+14,996 miles
PASS
Mileage134,950 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,945 miles
Since last MOT+16,162 miles
PASS
Mileage118,783 miles
Since last MOT+26,308 miles
PASS
Mileage92,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage87,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage83,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage79,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage77,385 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage73,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage68,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,321 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage63,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage59,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,688 miles
PASS
Mileage57,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage51,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,098 miles
Since last MOT+13,045 miles
PASS
Mileage38,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage31,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage19,237 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

RegistrationSO02 ATU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SO02 ATU

What car is SO02 ATU?

SO02 ATU is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO02 ATU?

The last recorded mileage for SO02 ATU was 149,946 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO02 ATU passed its MOT?

SO02 ATU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jan 2023.

Is SO02 ATU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 ATU 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 SO02 ATU?

SO02 ATU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.