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K24 KYD

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,393 mi
Last recorded29,393 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 KYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 2,426 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2007 299 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Mar 2006 99,804 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 99,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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K24 KYD is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 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 K24 KYD, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K24 KYD registered?

K24 KYD is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K24 KYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K24 KYD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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