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AK51 SDY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SDY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 118,742 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on outer edge, and worn below legal limit on corresponding tread groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,027 miles

NSF folding seat mechanism faulty

NSF tyre perishing around bead

NSF tyre slightly out of shape

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OS wiper blade slightly deteriorated but still clears screen

OSF tyre perishing around bead

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe [runs down the NS of the vehicle] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front bumper loose, but still secure

ribbed belt badly perished/cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2016 105,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ribbed belt badly perished/cracked

front bumper loose, but still secure

NSF folding seat mechanism faulty

NSF tyre perishing around bead

NSF tyre slightly out of shape

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OS wiper blade slightly deteriorated but still clears screen

OSF tyre perishing around bead

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe [runs down the NS of the vehicle] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,181 miles

As per failure.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both rear wheel arches becoming corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 87,332 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 77,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 74,043 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,145 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished & worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2011 68,614 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,730 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 58,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,307 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,745 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 SDY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 60,777 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 AK51 SDY, 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 SDY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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