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BV52 KXP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

155,180 mi
Last recorded155,180 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 KXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 155,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 151,161 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 137,314 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 137,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 106,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,512 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 95,502 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,825 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,263 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 74,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres are bald on yhe inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rack end slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,574 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,926 miles

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

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

both centre (main) brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

both centre (main) brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,325 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges/ SUSPECT TRACKING OUT OF ALIGNMENT

high level rear brake lamp not conected

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside steering rack boot twisted

oil and coolent leaking from front of engine

rear brakes are 24% unbalanced (nearside is less efficient)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

rear under body exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,325 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges/ SUSPECT TRACKING OUT OF ALIGNMENT

high level rear brake lamp not conected

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside steering rack boot twisted

oil and coolent leaking from front of engine

rear brakes are 24% unbalanced (nearside is less efficient)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

rear under body exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,934 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,934 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,444 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,942 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 31,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,178 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,178 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2006 18,170 miles

slight play in steering rack on os

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 KXP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 BV52 KXP, 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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BV52 KXP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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