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AK02 VGY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

136,029 mi
Last recorded136,029 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VGY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 136,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central rear heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2024 130,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE TO HUB CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 125,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 125,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 123,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 123,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,039 miles

EML illuminated.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn below 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 120,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML illuminated.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn below 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 116,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,420 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 96,420 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,263 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,114 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 76,114 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,015 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 64,015 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,859 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,349 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 47,337 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,186 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 38,186 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,159 miles

play in steering rack(nearside)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,936 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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AK02 VGY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AK02 VGY, 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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AK02 VGY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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