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AE52 RKO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,654 mi
Last recorded100,654 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RKO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,650 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorated - Not Resulting in Excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Very slight coolant leak

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm - Advise Replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,970 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 89,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 83,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Aim adjustment needed (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,833 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUTTERWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2021 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,481 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 68,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,424 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,825 miles

n/s/f tyre is close to the legal limit !

o/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2011 44,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre is close to the legal limit !

o/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2010 40,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,144 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,608 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,308 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,785 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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AE52 RKO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE52 RKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 RKO registered?

AE52 RKO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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