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AK52 MTE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 MTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,458 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,421 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 67,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,124 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 62,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 55,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,416 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes wearing warning lamp ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF wheel has slight free play detected

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,353 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,008 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 43,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,846 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 26,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,362 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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AK52 MTE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK52 MTE, 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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What year was AK52 MTE registered?

AK52 MTE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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