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AL51 SHW

2011 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,417 mi
Last recorded50,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 SHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 50,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,551 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

rear axles worn and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,258 miles

Both rear tyres have high & low points on inside shoulder

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,380 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 39,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,578 miles

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner tread

Fail 3 Aug 2020 35,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner tread

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,567 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 29,656 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 17,422 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,454 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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AL51 SHW is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AL51 SHW, 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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What year was AL51 SHW registered?

AL51 SHW is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is AL51 SHW safe to buy?

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