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DK52 APV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,241 mi
Last recorded175,241 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 APV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 175,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 169,467 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Full length to join(chalked.) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 160,157 miles

Engine management light on.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 160,157 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine management light on.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,808 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine management light on.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 149,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 142,481 miles

O/S/R wheel slight binding.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 142,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R wheel slight binding.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,627 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

power steering pipes rusted. Engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,073 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,352 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 66,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,883 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,883 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,273 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,273 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 46,093 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 APV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 APV, 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 DK52 APV registered?

DK52 APV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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