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BN02 VKL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

59,934 mi
Last recorded59,934 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 VKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 58,909 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle over heated no coolant in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,782 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 58,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,491 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 58,488 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 58,356 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides under performing (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension and related components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 58,355 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount nut corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides under performing (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension and related components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 58,116 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 58,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 57,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,009 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 56,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 53,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,116 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 44,116 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres wearing uneven.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,826 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 41,826 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,208 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2008 20,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,456 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 15,331 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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BN02 VKL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BN02 VKL, 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 BN02 VKL registered?

BN02 VKL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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