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AO51 VKX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,496 mi
Last recorded77,496 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,496 miles

both outer silss corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

crack in screen o/s lower corner

general corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,387 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

screen cracked o/s lower

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,381 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

screen cracked o/s lower

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,310 miles

corrosion to o/s doorstep sill

small crack n/s headlamp

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,760 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 42,768 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres tread cracking

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r n/s/r metal brake pipes have surface rust

tax disc too high

Pass 1 May 2009 42,768 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

exhaust heat shield loose

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

o/s/r n/s/r metal brake pipes have surface rust

tax disc too high

Pass 1 May 2008 39,296 miles

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

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

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)

both front ball joint gaitors split

exhaust heatshield loose above centre silencer

front wipers slightly smeary

fuel filter rusty

inner cv joint gaitors seaping grease

power steering pump wet with oil

rear tyres perished

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake pipes.

Fail 26 Apr 2008 39,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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)

both front ball joint gaitors split

exhaust heatshield loose above centre silencer

front wipers slightly smeary

fuel filter rusty

inner cv joint gaitors seaping grease

power steering pump wet with oil

rear tyres perished

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake pipes.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,165 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 34,143 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,255 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 VKX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO51 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

AO51 VKX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is AO51 VKX safe to buy?

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