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KD51 XEX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 XEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 85,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,163 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 75,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 71,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 67,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,974 miles

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

n/s & o/f front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

underbody shields fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

n/s & o/f front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

underbody shields fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

cuts in tread of n/s/r tyre

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 29 Jul 2009 53,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

cuts in tread of n/s/r tyre

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,615 miles

air bag light active

Fail 19 Jun 2006 11,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,553 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 XEX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KD51 XEX, 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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What year was KD51 XEX registered?

KD51 XEX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is KD51 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 XEX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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