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BK52 VKS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,392 mi
Last recorded54,392 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VKS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,391 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,830 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower steady mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 52,830 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower steady mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,422 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 50,422 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,047 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,046 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,353 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 45,353 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,148 miles

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

PAS pump moist/ leak

PAS resevoir slight leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,963 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 35,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front inner control arm have slight movement at there fixings

near side rear arch has slight damage

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,874 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,012 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 23,012 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,787 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 18,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,336 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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BK52 VKS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VKS, 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 BK52 VKS registered?

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

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