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AE02 KPL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,892 mi
Last recorded112,892 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 KPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,892 miles

Nearside Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade ends split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some distortion on rear road wheels

Fail 21 Jan 2014 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade ends split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some distortion on rear road wheels

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,768 miles

nearside lower swivel gaitor split

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,425 miles

N/S Rear childseat fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer reservoir cap missing.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,246 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 54,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,705 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,557 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AE02 KPL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 KPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE02 KPL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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