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DE02 KJV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,266 mi
Last recorded88,266 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 KJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 88,266 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 88,266 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 79,794 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 79,794 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 71,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,758 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 22 May 2015 62,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 24 May 2014 53,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2014 53,280 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2013 46,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 46,043 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 42,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,006 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 38,005 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 33,050 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 32,997 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 29,532 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 29,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,467 miles

lambda abnormally high for model required full cat test suspect exhaust

Pass 3 May 2006 19,342 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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DE02 KJV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE02 KJV, 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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DE02 KJV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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