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BP02 YKV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,517 mi
Last recorded129,517 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 YKV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 129,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,024 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 122,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 116,162 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 116,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,421 miles

EML on

Front Lower Engine mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,860 miles

EML on

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

Gear oil leak, suspect o.s driveshaft oil seal

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2015 97,860 miles

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

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

EML on

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

Gear oil leak, suspect o.s driveshaft oil seal

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,046 miles

Engine oil leak RFI

Gear oil leak, suspect driveshaft oil seal, recomend replacemant

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,142 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 61,502 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING DISTORED

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

LEAK FROM GEARBOX

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,502 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING DISTORED

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

LEAK FROM GEARBOX

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,412 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 50,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 40,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YKV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BP02 YKV, 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 BP02 YKV registered?

BP02 YKV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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