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AK52 NKM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,232 mi
Last recorded116,232 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NKM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 116,232 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases new exhaust system leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 104,152 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 104,146 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,696 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,780 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached lower skirt (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 80,347 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,934 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres age cracking plus slight cuts

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,451 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,826 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,826 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,257 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,874 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 56,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,112 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 56,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre outer wall perishing.

o/s front tyre perishing on outer wall area.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,254 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 NKM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AK52 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

AK52 NKM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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