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AO55 KOU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,520 mi
Last recorded194,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 194,520 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Fail 21 Jul 2026 194,520 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 22 Jul 2025 172,192 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,899 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 133,109 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 115,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 115,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,013 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,949 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 81,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,181 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 8 Sep 2014 61,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,500 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,408 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,688 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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AO55 KOU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 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 AO55 KOU, 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 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 KOU registered?

AO55 KOU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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