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BK52 YKP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,974 mi
Last recorded74,974 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YKP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 74,974 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread plus edges worn smooth, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,893 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 69,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 68,903 miles

Long parking brake travel

Offside headlight image poor

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,282 miles

Long parking brake travel

Offside headlight lens poor

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,861 miles

Long parking brake travel

Offside headlight lens poor

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 66,857 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Long parking brake travel

Offside headlight lens poor

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 65,964 miles

Long parking brake travel

Offside headlight lens poor

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 65,957 miles

Direction indicator not working Offside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Long parking brake travel

Offside headlight lens poor

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,429 miles

Long parking brake travel

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

Screen washers poor

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,184 miles

Oil leak

Slight noise at offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 63,178 miles

Direction indicator not working Offside rear (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure Rear (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Slight noise at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,438 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,666 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,666 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,228 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,228 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,482 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,301 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,440 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,585 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,006 miles

both rtear tyres worn low on the outer tread area

exhaust back box slightly blowing

offside steering rack boot poor fitment

power steering fluid over max level

power steering rack slightly damp

Fail 5 Mar 2008 28,853 miles

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

both rtear tyres worn low on the outer tread area

exhaust back box slightly blowing

power steering fluid on the minimum limit

power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,927 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 9,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

coolent level on minimum

Pass 10 Oct 2005 9,163 miles

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

coolent level on minimum

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 YKP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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