MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf & osf(inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr & osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsr & osr(arch corroded)
underbody surface corrosion
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf & osf(inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr & osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsr & osr(arch corroded)
underbody surface corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf & osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frnt flexi slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(inner & outer sill) + covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsr & osr(axle bush slightly deteriorated)
underbody corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases felxi slightly deterorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(radius arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(inner & outer sill) + covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear suspension area surface rust
Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front door mirror duct tapped
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr(reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf & osf(inner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsr & osr(wheel arch slightly corroded)
Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front door mirror duct tapped
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr(reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf & osf(inner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsr & osr(wheel arch slightly corroded)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule frnt & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (back inner)+ slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os (inner & outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsr & osr (arch slightly corroded)
underbody surface rust frnt to back
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule frnt & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (back inner)+ slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os (inner & outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsr & osr (arch slightly corroded)
underbody surface rust frnt to back
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake ferrules slightly corroded n.s & o.s
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake ferrules slightly corroded n.s & o.s
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BADLY SCORED AND WORN ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT FRONT FLEXY (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BADLY SCORED AND WORN ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
rear view mirror missing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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DK52 AAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DK52 AAO, 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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DK52 AAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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