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BW02 KBV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,119 mi
Last recorded64,119 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded but not swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 64,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded but not swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,073 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,827 miles

signs of some surface corrosion to off side front to rear metal brake pipe at rear upto flexy hose. not excessive at test time

Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

signs of some surface corrosion to off side front to rear metal brake pipe at rear upto flexy hose. not excessive at test time

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,031 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,988 miles

front tyres perishing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2009 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres perishing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,311 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 17,009 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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BW02 KBV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW02 KBV, 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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BW02 KBV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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