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BP02 KAU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 KAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 81,954 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust clamp weak

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,552 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,552 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 78,568 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 78,568 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,378 miles

various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,878 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 72,878 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,227 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 64,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Coolant leak 2 Leaks - Thermostat Housing & Header Tank cracked. ()

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,491 miles

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

front brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Nov 2015 56,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,052 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 52,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,238 miles

o/s front lower balljoint gaiter split

Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s front lower balljoint gaiter split

Fail 8 May 2012 39,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 112,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 108,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,067 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 102,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 94,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 94,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 59,836 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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BP02 KAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BP02 KAU, 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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BP02 KAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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