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DK52 AAO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,754 mi
Last recorded101,754 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 AAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 101,754 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 101,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 96,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,563 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2020 92,563 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2019 87,919 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 87,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,008 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 83,008 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 82,587 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,009 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,009 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,599 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,243 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,575 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,574 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,244 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,960 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear view mirror missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,721 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,532 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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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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