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K3 VUD

1999 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VUD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 112,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,133 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 103,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,881 miles

advise damage to body panels prior to testing

advise number plates

Fail 10 Apr 2009 91,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise number plates

Pass 17 Apr 2008 82,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,441 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 76,365 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,963 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K3 VUD is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K3 VUD, 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 K3 VUD registered?

K3 VUD is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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