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AP51 VKL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,848 mi
Last recorded99,848 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,848 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,779 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 88,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,821 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 80,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,889 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 68,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,326 miles

Slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 64,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F wishbone rear bush starting to come unbonded.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,748 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 48,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 40,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,746 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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AP51 VKL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AP51 VKL, 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 AP51 VKL registered?

AP51 VKL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AP51 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 VKL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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