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AO51 VLS

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,731 mi
Last recorded123,731 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 123,731 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 114,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,769 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 105,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,036 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 95,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,585 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 84,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offide rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,873 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,989 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,707 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,065 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 VLS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

AO51 VLS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is AO51 VLS safe to buy?

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