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BT52 KWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,738 mi
Last recorded161,738 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 KWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 161,738 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 161,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 156,595 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 156,587 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking metal pipes leading to tank corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing locking mechanism (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 150,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,629 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 143,629 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 133,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 127,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f shock absorber boot split

Fail 25 Nov 2013 103,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,768 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 103,634 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2010 80,072 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 80,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,565 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,333 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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BT52 KWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT52 KWU, 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 BT52 KWU registered?

BT52 KWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BT52 KWU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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