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AO51 VKE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,602 mi
Last recorded114,602 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VKE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 114,602 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,292 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,768 miles

Both Rear Wheel arches have slight surface corrosion.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,541 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,533 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,996 miles

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

four wheel trims fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,797 miles

four wheel centre covers fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,963 miles

four wheel centres fitted at the time of the test.

radiator cooling fan not working.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,436 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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AO51 VKE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

AO51 VKE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is AO51 VKE safe to buy?

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