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AK61 RLU

2011 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,678 mi
Last recorded164,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 RLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 164,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 164,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 156,342 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 156,342 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust box split from main pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 149,841 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 141,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 132,714 miles

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))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 132,714 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 124,397 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 124,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 118,544 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 110,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 100,619 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre is bald

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim is buckled

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

Fail 16 May 2018 100,619 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre is bald

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim is buckled

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

Pass 24 May 2017 92,258 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 92,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 86,986 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 86,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,723 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)

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

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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AK61 RLU is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,643 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 AK61 RLU, 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 15 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK61 RLU is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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