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BV52 KWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,459 mi
Last recorded31,459 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 KWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 31,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 29,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,803 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,023 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak The oil is leaking from gearbox. ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,016 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,233 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,854 miles

Both registration plates starting to delaminate

Eml on

Radial cracks all 4 tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,040 miles

Engine warning light staying on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,161 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 9,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 7,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,120 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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BV52 KWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BV52 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 BV52 KWU registered?

BV52 KWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BV52 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 KWU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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