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AK51 RVV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RVV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 127,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear cross panel behind bumper corroded

corrosion on floors and rear chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,338 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear both tyres cracking

both sills and rear chassis corrosion

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

slight corrosion on floors

Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,334 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear both tyres cracking

both sills and rear chassis corrosion

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

slight corrosion on floors

Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,911 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill corrosion and floors

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

Rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and front floor (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill corrosion and floors

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

Rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills and floors and chassis corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2015 106,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills and floors and chassis corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,570 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 100,568 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper blades split.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower wishbone rear bushes are separating

washers are poor-rectified

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer corroded and weak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,293 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 63,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,180 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 58,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,626 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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AK51 RVV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 60,777 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AK51 RVV, 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 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK51 RVV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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