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BK52 VKC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,350 mi
Last recorded174,350 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VKC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 174,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 174,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 167,674 miles

Power steering pipe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 167,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Top & bottom. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Under inflated ()

Power steering pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn down on outer shoulders

Pass 16 Mar 2017 159,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,309 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Headlight screw missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end has double nut fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 146,309 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Headlight screw missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Track rod end has double nut fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2014 141,574 miles

centre rear searbelt not fitted

front no plate deteriorating

nearside rear suspension strut weeping oil

new track rod end ball pin double nyloc nuts fitted.appears secure.

Fail 15 Mar 2014 141,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre rear searbelt not fitted

front no plate deteriorating

nearside rear suspension strut weeping oil

Pass 16 Mar 2013 135,965 miles

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 129,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 129,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 128,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 126,405 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt is missing at time of test.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,204 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 94,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 74,855 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 74,855 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 56,095 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 56,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BK52 VKC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK52 VKC, 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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BK52 VKC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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