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AP51 VKO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,303 mi
Last recorded128,303 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VKO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 128,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 107,516 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 107,480 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer starting to perish (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam axle mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 104,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 104,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure right around edge (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,540 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,205 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,947 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

offside headlight cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s headlight cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,890 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlight cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlight cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,336 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 63,336 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,528 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,561 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked

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 VKO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKO, 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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AP51 VKO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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