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BK52 VLC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 60,552 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,677 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,401 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,696 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,744 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,085 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,980 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 22,060 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 VLC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK52 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 VLC registered?

BK52 VLC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is BK52 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 VLC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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