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AO52 VPL

2002 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 62,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light assembly has water ingress.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 50,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear light assembly has water ingress.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,982 miles

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,061 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,079 miles

both n/s tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,604 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,154 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,486 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,426 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 18,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,354 miles

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

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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AO52 VPL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO52 VPL, 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 AO52 VPL registered?

AO52 VPL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is AO52 VPL safe to buy?

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