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DK52 UHW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,287 mi
Last recorded112,287 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 UHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 112,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 102,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small water leak

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,909 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,339 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 65,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,637 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,988 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,993 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 39,692 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,710 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 15,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 15,643 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 UHW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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