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CU52 UPG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

34,399 mi
Last recorded34,399 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UPG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 34,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,406 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 30,406 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 30,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 25,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,144 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 24,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,502 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 23,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 22,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,813 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,908 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 12,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,197 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2006 10,101 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2005 8,052 miles

Bottom half of bumper missing

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)

Steering rack damp

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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CU52 UPG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CU52 UPG, 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 CU52 UPG registered?

CU52 UPG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CU52 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 UPG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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