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BKZ 6653

1999 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 6653
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,322 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 98,319 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 94,572 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 92,462 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 92,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,543 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 89,543 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,147 miles

* POTENTIAL FIRE RISK * - WIRE FROM BATTERY RUNNING OUT FROM BONNET THROUGH DOOR SHUT TO BOOT.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 80,147 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

* POTENTIAL FIRE RISK * - WIRE FROM BATTERY RUNNING OUT FROM BONNET THROUGH DOOR SHUT TO BOOT.

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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BKZ 6653 is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 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 BKZ 6653, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BKZ 6653 registered?

BKZ 6653 is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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