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KD51 CEV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 CEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 98,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,978 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 80,779 miles

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

corrosion showing on rear wheel arch areas

rear wiper blade req attention

Fail 12 May 2014 80,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion showing on rear wheel arch areas

rear wiper blade req attention

Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,939 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,561 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 74,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,569 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 70,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,692 miles

Both rear brake pipes getting rusty

Damp around PAS pump

Front wiper blades getting poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Smell of fuel and stainage around fuel filler neck (no leak at time of test)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,384 miles

advise front brakes getting worn

advise n/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

advise n/s/f wishbone b ush getting worn

advise pas pump damp

Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,509 miles

advise front brakes getting worn

advise front wishbone bushes getting worn

advise pas pump leaking slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2007 43,509 miles

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

advise front brakes getting worn

advise front wishbone bushes getting worn

advise pas pump leaking slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,459 miles

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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KD51 CEV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KD51 CEV, 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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KD51 CEV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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