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CU02 YVL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,115 mi
Last recorded108,115 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 YVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,115 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s slight (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 108,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s slight (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,070 miles

advice front tyres wearing on inside edge slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,976 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,976 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,538 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 91,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,470 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 87,429 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 75,217 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,407 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,122 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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CU02 YVL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU02 YVL, 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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CU02 YVL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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