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AK55 VPZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,957 mi
Last recorded199,957 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 199,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 199,955 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 186,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 186,060 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 185,977 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 172,857 miles

Oil leak ()

anti-slip worn

Fail 30 Sep 2016 172,857 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

anti-slip worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 158,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 144,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 127,499 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 111,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 89,740 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,816 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,376 miles

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

front brake pads low

Fail 1 Apr 2009 53,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low

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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AK55 VPZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 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 AK55 VPZ, 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 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK55 VPZ registered?

AK55 VPZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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