CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR51 FKY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,196 mi
Last recorded96,196 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,196 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 96,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,976 miles

both outer and under sills corroding

general surface corrossion to under side of vehicle

nearside front brake pipe corroding

rear wheel arches corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,362 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,358 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroding

rear wheel arches corroded

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

underside surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,384 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,525 miles

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

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

marks on n/s/f disc

Fail 1 Dec 2008 51,525 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

marks on n/s/f disc

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,397 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 44,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,819 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 35,819 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR51 FKY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AR51 FKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR51 FKY?

You can check the full history of AR51 FKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR51 FKY registered?

AR51 FKY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AR51 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 FKY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR51 FKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR51 FKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.