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AK55 VYV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,103 mi
Last recorded190,103 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 190,103 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 189,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 170,409 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 170,409 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 163,167 miles

bad engine oil leaks

both rear shock covers hanging loose

brake pedal rubber wearing on side

tailgate brake light strip not working

tyre wear o/s/r outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 163,017 miles

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

bad engine oil leaks

both rear shock covers hanging loose

brake pedal rubber wearing on side

tailgate brake light strip not working

tyre wear o/s/r outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 156,819 miles

Centre STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 156,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,610 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 146,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 135,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 127,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 116,209 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,051 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 66,051 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,685 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,685 miles

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

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 VYV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYV, 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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AK55 VYV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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