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AO51 VBV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 130,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,349 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,245 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 103,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,301 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,962 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,962 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,290 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,816 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 50,108 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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AO51 VBV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AO51 VBV, 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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What year was AO51 VBV registered?

AO51 VBV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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