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BT02 KXM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,774 mi
Last recorded82,774 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 KXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 82,774 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2025 81,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 81,002 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,025 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 80,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,248 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 75,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,886 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 70,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 65,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 58,153 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 57,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 50,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 50,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 50,631 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wear on outer sidewall on nearside front tyre close to ply/cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front small cut on outer sidewall within limits

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,832 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 44,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,076 miles

2 x nails in n/s r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,574 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 26,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 26,426 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,091 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 19,890 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BT02 KXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT02 KXM, 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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BT02 KXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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