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DN52 UAA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc

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Valid

Expires28 Nov 2026

Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)

Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

80,046 mi

Last recorded80,046 miles

Recorded on12 Nov 2025

Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 UAA

MakeFord

ModelFiesta

Year2002

ColourGreen

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail

Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,046 miles

off side rear chassis corroded

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension heavily corroded

all power steering pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

wear and movement in all rear trailing arm support bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,984 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension heavily corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

all power steering pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

wear and movement in both rear trailing arm support mountains

Fail 26 Nov 2024 76,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension heavily corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

all power steering pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

wear and movement in both rear trailing arm support mountains

Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,594 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe supports (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe supports (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 73,594 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe supports (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe supports (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,027 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 70,026 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre pressure low in tyre ()

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

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

all suspension corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 65,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre pressure low in tyre ()

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

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all front suspension corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 62,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all front suspension corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion to all front suspension

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear seats folded down

Fail 4 Jul 2019 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion to all front suspension

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear seats folded down

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damage to wheel rim

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on rear crossmember

general underbody corrosion

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front damage to wheel rim

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on rear crossmember

general underbody corrosion

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,524 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

general under body corrosion

light corrosion to all front metal brake pipes

light corrosion to all front suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,669 miles

general under body corrosion

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,129 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front wheel damaged

offside rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,101 miles

Corrosion on exhaust.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion on exhaust.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,003 miles

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,831 miles

Fail 30 Apr 2010 28,567 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,567 miles

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 19,742 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,742 miles

Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,756 miles

Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,193 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

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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DN52 UAA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DN52 UAA, 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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DN52 UAA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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